Written question asked by Tim Yeo (Conservative) on Monday, 29 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 December 1999. It was answered by Nicholas Brown (Labour) on Monday, 6 December 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what checks are made on the welfare standards of turkeys imported from France. - Includes ref to Dir91/628/EEC and Dir95/29/EEC and Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997. (Holding answer 2 December 1999).

Answer: Mr. Yeo: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what checks are made on the welfare standards of turkeys imported from France. [101077] Mr. Nick Brown: [holding answer 2 December 1999]: It is for the French authorities to check the welfare standards under which turkeys are reared in France against any relevant standards set by French law. The welfare of turkeys and all animals during transport is protected by the requirements of Council Directive 91/628/EEC as amended by Council Directive 95/29/EEC. This Directive is implemented in Great Britain by The Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997 and enforced by local authorities.

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