charging guidance<\/a> to Ofwat covers the charges that incumbent water and sewerage companies set for customers. Under this guidance, customers who can demonstrate to their water company that their surface water does not drain into the public sewer network are entitled to a surface water drainage rebate. Companies are required to offer discounts in these circumstances. Customers can find the levels of rebate in their sewerage company\u2019s charges scheme.<\/p> <\/p>
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Ofwat can take action against companies who are not applying their charging rules correctly. Customers may also seek advice from the Consumer Council for Water, who can also help customers who wish to make a complaint about water company charges.<\/p>
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Defra has an extensive programme of work focused on preparing for a range of scenarios to make sure we are ready for the point when the UK leaves the EU. This includes ensuring there is a system which will enable the tracking of all movements of animals transported from EU member states to the UK and from the UK to EU member states. The precise nature of our future relationship with the EU is still to be determined and is the subject of negotiation.<\/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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The ban on cat and dog fur as introduced by EU Regulation No 1523/2007 will be rolled over as part of the Withdrawal Bill.<\/p>
The Government has no plans to remove this ban once we leave the EU.<\/p>"}
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Yes.<\/p>"}
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We want to secure trade with the EU that is as frictionless as possible, and the continued effective and safe regulation of veterinary medicines.<\/p>
<\/p>
A responsible government should prepare for all potential outcomes, including the unlikely scenario in which no mutually satisfactory agreement can be reached; this is the approach the government is taking.<\/p>
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Second species testing is required to ensure drugs are safe for patient use. The standards for second species testing, and other types of regulatory testing, are regularly reviewed, updated and set by experts as part of our UK commitment to international regulation.<\/p>
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The UK maintains a rigorous regulatory system which ensures that animal research and testing is carried out only where no practicable alternatives exist and under controls which keep suffering to a minimum. The Home Office ensures all research proposals are compliant with the principles of Replacement, Reduction and Refinement (the 3Rs).<\/p>"}
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