Carolyn Harris – 2015 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Carolyn Harris on 2015-11-16.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate she has made of the number of animals exported to (a) EU member states and (b) countries outside the EU in the last year.
George Eustice
Figures for the last calendar year are provided below. The estimate for EU countries is based on figures obtained from HM Revenue and Customs which draw on information provided by VAT-registered firms. Actual trade levels may be higher.
Exports to European Member States
|
Breeding cattle |
4 |
|
Sheep |
161 |
|
Poultry |
10, 354 |
|
Horses, asses and mules |
1 |
|
Other animals |
5 |
|
Total |
10,525 |
Exports to countries outside the EU
|
Poultry |
4,252 |
|
Horses, asses and mules |
1 |
|
Other animals |
2 |
|
Total |
4,255 |
