§ Mr. BoswellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if distance of travel is a relevant criterion in assessing the case for granting movement licences to slaughter; and where such movements cover local authority boundaries whether all relevant authorities are consulted by the issuing authority. [154079]
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§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 20 March 2001]: The legislation put in place to allow livestock movements direct to slaughter does not specify a maximum period or distance, but only allows movement under licence as long as it does not require a scheduled stop.
Where these journeys cross local authority boundaries, the issuing authority is not required to consult other relevant authorities.