§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what provision he will make for veterinary supervision and carcase disposal in accordance with European directives, following the introduction of a ban on hunting. [93487]
§ Mr. RookerEuropean Community legislation on the disposal of animal carcases is already implemented in Great Britain by the Animal By-Products Order 1999, which is primarily enforced by local authorities. There are no plans to amend the Order in connection with a ban on hunting.