§ Mr. CameronTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what550W representations she has received about the proposed EU directive requiring all equids to have passports; and if he will make a statement. [91829]
§ Alun MichaelWe consulted on implementation of the EU legislation on horse passports in summer 2000. The proposal for all horses to have passports received the support of the equine industry as represented by the British Horse Industry Confederation (BHIC).
We have received 16 representations from Members of Parliament on this subject and approximately 100 from horse owners and members of the Association of British Riding Schools.
We expect shortly to consult further on a proposed order implementing the EU legislation.