HC Deb 05 March 2002 vol 381 c229W
Miss McIntosh

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent representations she has received on the future of auction marts. [40377]

Mr. Morley

I have received a number of representations from auctioneers and the livestock industry. From 11 February it has been possible, under the Interim Animal Movements Regime, for some livestock markets to re-open, subject to biosecurity conditions. I am keeping the position of livestock markets under review.