§ Mr. KeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the prescribed welfare standards included in the legislative requirements governing the supply of imported meat to Her Majesty's forces. [115639]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 22 May 2000]: There are no prescribed welfare standards included in the legislative requirements governing the import of meat for consumption by HM Forces. However the hygiene standards to which meat imported into the EU most comply are regulated by EU legislation. Welfare standards applying to the rearing, transportation and slaughter of livestock within the EU is subject to regulation by EU Directives.