https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pet-travel-to-europe-after-brexit<\/a><\/p>This gives advice to pet owners planning to take their pet to any EU country on the rules they would need to follow in the unlikely event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.<\/p>
It is important that owners understand any potential changes to pet travel after our departure from the EU to help inform their decision on whether to incur veterinary costs. To make sure a pet is able to travel from the UK to the EU after 29 March 2019 in any scenario, owners should contact their vet at least four months before travelling to get the latest advice.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether pet owners will be compensated for following Government advice on preparing for the UK leaving the EU without a deal by paying for blood titre testing of rabies antibody levels ahead of travelling to the EU after 29 March 2019 in the event that an agreement is then reached.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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The Animal and Plant Health Agency is responsible for monitoring puppy imports at major UK ports. Since January 2017 the resources made available for monitoring puppy imports have increased by one-third.<\/p>
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The Task Force is a forum that enables agencies to collaborate in coordinating action to disrupt and reduce illegal dog importation activities. Membership of the Task Force and specific responsibilities are in the process of being agreed and this is expected to be finalised in the near future.<\/p>
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, "date" : {"_value" : "2018-10-23", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 23 October 2018 to Question 180250 on Pet Travel Scheme, if he will publish the (a) increased resources at major UK ports and (b) the responsibilities of the intelligence-led Task Force.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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Defra takes the health and welfare of dogs coming into the UK very seriously. We share Dogs Trust\u2019s concerns about illegal puppy trafficking, where commercial operators have abused European Union (EU) pet travel rules to traffic underage puppies into the UK, using falsified pet passports to conceal the animals\u2019 true ages.<\/p>
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Defra has zero tolerance for this abuse of the Pet Travel Scheme. Defra has published guidance for owners on buying a pet. This contains guidelines such as buying from a reputable supplier and viewing the animal and its documentation, and also highlights the trade in illegal imports. A wider public communications campaign is also being planned.<\/p>
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We have increased resourcing at major UK ports. The UK carries out more checks at the border than most other EU Member States and penalties are in place where people are found to be breaking these rules. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is working in partnership with Dogs Trust, enforcement bodies and transport carriers to identify non-compliant animals destined for Dover and Folkestone ports. This partnership began in December 2015 and has since then resulted in over 800 puppies being seized and placed into quarantine.<\/p>
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Defra has also launched an intelligence-led Task Force to work on this issue. We are working with a wide range of stakeholders (including Dogs Trust) to develop long term solutions to the illegal puppy trade.<\/p>
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Defra considers it extremely important to raise the profile of this issue at an EU level. In 2017, an EU Platform on Animal Welfare was set up, and the UK is a member of this. It contains a specific, smaller subgroup on the dog trade. Defra considers this subgroup to be an important initiative and our Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer will speak at a conference on the Online Puppy Trade in Brussels in November, which is affiliated with this subgroup.<\/p>
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Defra has in recent months held a consultation on a proposed ban on commercial third party puppy and kitten sales in England. This would mean that anyone looking to buy or adopt a puppy or kitten must either deal directly with the breeder or with one of the nation\u2019s many animal rehoming centres. It is hoped that this will drive up animal welfare standards and deter those motivated to traffic puppies into the UK and sell them on for financial gain. This consultation closed in September and is now being reviewed.<\/p>
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We welcome the latest Dogs Trust report and will be reviewing the evidence it presents to consider what further action can be taken to end the illegal puppy trade.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the report Puppy Smuggling: When will this cruel trade end?, published by the Dogs Trust, what steps his Department is taking to tackle abuse of the Pet Travel Scheme.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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As part of the negotiations on the draft Withdrawal Agreement, the UK and EU have reached an agreement in principle on the terms of a time-limited implementation period. The rules governing pet travel would continue to apply throughout any implementation period. In the meantime, we are also putting in place contingency arrangements in the event of a no-deal outcome, which are set out in the Technical Notice \u201cTaking your pet abroad if there\u2019s no Brexit deal\u201d. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/taking-your-pet-abroad-if-theres-no-brexit-deal<\/p>
<\/p>
We are working to ensure pet owners continue to travel to and from the EU with the minimum of disruption, whilst maintaining biosecurity and welfare standards. There may be changes to the system, the extent of any potential changes will depend on the outcome of negotiations.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 4 September to Question 167837, what the different options are for pet travel to the EU that are being considering in the event of (a) a planned withdrawal from the EU and (b) the UK leaving the EU without a deal.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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Whilst we are a member of the EU, we continue to be signed up to the requirements of the pet travel scheme.<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>
The Government is negotiating our departure from the EU and Defra is looking at future arrangements, including those for pet travel. We want pet owners to continue to be able to travel to and from the EU with the minimum of disruption, whilst maintaining high biosecurity and animal welfare standards.<\/p>
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<\/p>
Whatever the outcome of negotiations, owners will be able to continue to travel to the EU with their pets, but there may be changes to the system. The extent of any potential changes will depend on the outcome of negotiations.<\/p>
<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government plans to continue the existing pet passport scheme once the UK has left the EU.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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Each carrier is subject to an annual liaison visit and a minimum of one additional audit visit to ensure compliance with the agreed procedures set out in the RMOP. Every 2 years the RMOP is formally reviewed and re-approved. It was last reviewed in July 2017.<\/p>
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Defra is concerned that the number of pet animals that one person is currently allowed to transport into the UK has the potential to facilitate the illegal puppy trade.<\/p>
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<\/p>
Whilst we remain a member of the EU, we continue to be signed up to the requirements of the Pet Travel Scheme. After we leave we want pet owners to continue to be able to travel to and from the EU with the minimum of disruption whilst maintaining high biosecurity and welfare standards. The Government is negotiating our departure from the EU and Defra is looking at future arrangements, including those for pet travel. We are also putting in place contingency arrangements in the event of a no-deal outcome.<\/p>
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<\/p>
In 2017 the EU Commission consulted Member States on whether some Pet Travel Scheme rules should be amended. We stand by our response to that consultation in which we recommended lowering the maximum number of pets that are permitted to be moved in a single consignment. Looking to the future, leaving the EU will open up new opportunities for managing our pet travel arrangements, including ensuring there are robust controls on disease and animal welfare.<\/p>
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There is a general existing requirement under the Welfare of Animals (Transport) (England) Order (2006) that protects all animals during transport. This regulation makes it an offence to cause or be likely to cause injury or unnecessary suffering during transport.<\/p>
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Whilst we remain a member of the EU, we continue to be signed up to the requirements of the Pet Travel Scheme. After we leave we want pet owners to continue to be able to travel to and from the EU with the minimum of disruption whilst maintaining high biosecurity and welfare standards. The Government is negotiating our departure from the EU and Defra is looking at future arrangements, including those for pet travel. We are also putting in place contingency arrangements in the event of a no-deal outcome.<\/p>"}
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