HC Deb 13 February 2001 vol 363 c122W
Mr. McDonnell

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the Government's policies to prevent cruelty to animals exported live from the United Kingdom. [150281]

Mr. Morley

The Government operate a twin-track policy to protect the welfare of animals exported from the UK. We ensure that the rules are met while animals are within our jurisdiction and urge the European Commission and other member states to give enforcement the same high priority. We will continue to promote improvements when the Commission's report on member states' implementation and enforcement of the EU rules is discussed in Brussels.