HC Deb 23 January 2002 vol 378 cc928-9W
Mr. Edwards

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what guidance she intends to issue to auctioneers concerning the reopening of livestock markets. [29180]

Mr. Morley

Detailed guidance for auctioneers covering biosecurity and other conditions relevant to the reopening of livestock markets is currently being drawn up. It will be disseminated shortly to the Livestock Auctioneers' Association and it will also be placed on the DEFRA website www.defra.gov.uk.