§ Lord Inglewoodasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, as a matter of policy, all changes by government in animal disease control legislation requiring implementation by local authorities should be supported by appropriate risk-assessment guidance. [HL28]
§ Lord WhittyChanges in animal disease control legislation take account of veterinary advice and where appropriate are underpinned by formal risk assessments. In communicating such changes to the State Veterinary Service in the field, to local authorities, and to interested parties generally, DEFRA seeks to provide explanatory guidance and other support such as helplines.