§ Mr. ProsserTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1) how many live sheep were exported from Dover to continental Europe on 11 December; when and where health certification was carried out in respect of the sheep; how many of the sheep were rejected as unfit for the intended journey(a) during inspection for health certification purposes and (b) at Dover docks, and to where those sheep were taken; and what the address was of the final destination given on the route plan for each of the consignments; [88569]
(2) how many live sheep were exported from Dover to continental Europe on 14 December; when and where health certification was carried out in respect of the sheep; how many of the sheep were rejected as unfit for the intended journey (a) during inspection for health certification purposes and (b) at Dover docks; and to where those sheep were taken; and what was the address of the final destination given on the route plan for each of the consignments. [88877]
§ Mr. MorleyThe information requested is as follows:
approved slaughterhouses. The animals which were rejected at certification and at Dover docks remained in Great Britain.
§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent legislation ensures the protection of the welfare of 85W animals during transport abroad; and what penalties can be imposed against those who break these regulations. [88727]
§ Mr. MorleyThe welfare of animals during transport is protected by EU Directive 91/628/EEC, as amended, which is implemented and enforced by each member state within its own jurisdiction. The Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997, as amended, implements the directive in Great Britain and a breach of the Order is punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding £5,000 (or £1,000 per animal if more than 10 animals are involved).