§ 10. Mr. EvansTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on food hygiene standards in respect of livestock imported into the UK from France. [117741]
§ Mr. MorleyLivestock imported into the United Kingdom from France and from other member states must be certified in accordance with harmonised rules for 267W intra-Community trade. Random, non-discriminatory documentary, physical and identity checks are carried out on such imports. Thereafter, livestock entering the United Kingdom is subject to the same legislation as livestock reared here.