§ Jackie BallardTo ask the Prime Minister if he will list the representations he received regarding the quarantine of the pet dog of William Dowell. [86630]
§ The Prime MinisterIn addition to letters from William Dowell and his family, my office has received four letters on this subject, all from France.
§ Jackie BallardTo ask the Prime Minister what plans he has to abolish quarantine for animals entering the United Kingdom. [86631]
§ The Prime MinisterOn 26 March, the Government announced that they were going to reform the quarantine laws in the UK. A pilot scheme is being developed for introduction as soon as possible and the main scheme will be in place by April 2001.