§ Mr. GreenTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects the double ear tagging systems for cattle to be fully operational; and if he will make a statement. [36602]
§ Mr. RookerDouble ear tagging of cattle became a requirement from 1 January 1998 as part of the measures included within Council Regulation (EC) No. 820/97. Insofar as ear tag supplies have allowed, it has been fully operational from that date.