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First Report - Moving animals across borders
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
HC 79
Published 30 September 2021
Government response
Fifth Special Report - Moving animals across borders: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session 2021–22 · published 16 Dec 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Deferred
Para 63
The current system of equine ID is not fit for purpose.
Recommendation
The current system of equine ID is not fit for purpose. Its outdated and fragmented paper systems enable fraud. A digital identification system would help to prevent horse smuggling and enable the expedited movement of ‘high health status’ horses. The …
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Government Response Summary
The government states that proposed changes, including further digitisation of equine identification, will be considered as part of a new public consultation planned for early next year, rather than committing to an urgent move to the system.
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
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Recommendation
Deferred
Para 110
Defra should establish a small working group to assess how effectively and fairly regulations are...
Recommendation
Defra should establish a small working group to assess how effectively and fairly regulations are being applied in small and medium abattoirs. This group should ensure regulations are sensible and maintain food hygiene standards without overloading businesses. This group should …
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Government Response Summary
The government notes concerns and states it will conduct stakeholder workshops starting in Autumn 2021 and continuing into 2022 to explore issues and evidence, with reforms to be implemented later, rather than committing to establish the specific working group requested.
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
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