§ Adam PriceTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when th.; Government will end the 20-day standstill rule for livestock. [48193]
§ Mr. MorleyThe interim rules for livestock movements, which we announced on 5 February, allow greater flexibility for farmers to move their animals. The 20 day standstill rule has been waived for some types of movement, subject to conditions and we will continue to keep these arrangements under review. However, veterinary advice is that the 20 day standstill needs to remain in place for the time being as a disease control measure. A copy of a document explaining the Veterinary basis for the Interim movement rules has been placed in the Library of the House and is available on the DEFRA website.