§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what representations 77W she has received concerning the 20-day standstill rule; what proposals she has to change it; and if she will make a statement. [32]
§ Mr. MorleyWe have received a very large number of representations from a wide range of organisations. These responses are being taken into account in considering a range of issues surrounding the movement of livestock both during, and after, the current foot and mouth disease outbreak. An announcement on our conclusions will be made in due course.