HC Deb 03 February 2000 vol 343 c721W
Mr. Paice

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what health checks are carried out on day-old chicks imported into the UK from(a) within and (b) outside the EU. [98591]

Ms Quin

In accordance with European law:

  1. (a) day-old chicks originating in another member state of the EU imported into Great Britain are subject to random post-import documentary, identity and physical veterinary checks at the place of destination, in Great Britain;
  2. (b) day-old chicks originating in a third country may be imported into Great Britain only through an approved Border Inspection Post, where the day-old chicks are subject to documentary and identity checks and, in most cases, to a physical examination.