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T3. Mr T Buchanan asked the for Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the issues surrounding pet travel in the UK as a result of the protocol that folk on the other Benches are seeking to talk up. (AQT 1453/17-22)
I thank the Minister for his response. Constituents have expressed concern about bringing their dog with them from Manchester and about the exorbitant cost of getting all those tests done. Does the Minister agree that the requirements, especially for rabies and tapeworm treatment, are totally unacceptable and counterproductive and present animal health issues?
First of all, I want to point out that, while this is a Committee motion, it did not receive the unanimous support of the Committee; in fact, the Committee was split right down the middle, with the motion receiving 50% plus 1 of a majority. That was not because it had anything to do with culture or language but simply because of the current situation that we find ourselves in and the many...
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