§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what information she collects on the(a) duration and (b) distance of farm livestock's journeys to slaughter. [40973]
§ Mr. MorleyThis information is not collected. Farmers and transporters are not required to provide information about journeys within Great Britain. All export consignments of farm livestock are accompanied by a Route Plan showing the intended route and duration of the journey.
§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent representations she has received on the 21-day standstill rule. [40376]
§ Mr. MorleyI have received a number of representations from organisations representing farmers and auctioneers on the 20-day movement standstill, which forms a key part of the Interim Animal Movement Regime which was introduced on 11 February. 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.