Environment Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered am ar 4 Chwefror 2003.
Gwyn Prosser
Llafur, Dover
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many live sheep were exported from Dover to continental Europe on (a) 18 January and (b) 22 January; 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 (i) during inspection for health certification purposes and (ii) at Dover docks; where those sheep were taken; and what the address was of the final destination given on the route plan for each of the consignments.
Elliot Morley
Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The information requested is as follows:
| Sailing Date | Total animals certified | Where consignments were certified | Animals rejected at certification | Animals rejected at Dover docks | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/1 | 2,557 | England | 0 | 1 | Germany |
| 22/1 | 2,517 | England and Wales | 19 | 0 | Belgium and France |
The sheep for the consignments listed in the table were certified within 48 hours prior to export. The sailing on 18.01.2003 was for slaughter animals which went to an approved slaughterhouse, while the sailing on 22.01.2003 was for fattening animals which were transported to holdings. The animals rejected at certification and at Dover docks remained in Great Britain.
Yes2 people think so
No1 person thinks not
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