Great Britain-Northern Ireland Pet Travel 2021-01-21
2021-01-21
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Q1
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The question arises from the application of EU pet travel regulations due to the Northern Ireland protocol, which affects pet owners moving between regions.
If he will take steps to ensure that the new regulations for Great Britain-Northern Ireland pet travel are not overly restrictive. The Northern Ireland protocol applies EU pet travel regulations, requiring documentation from Great Britain.
The Northern Ireland protocol under the European Union withdrawal agreement applies the EU pet travel regulations for pet movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Great Britain and Ireland have a similarly very high health status, and we are discussing possible bilateral provisions with Ireland.
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Did not commit to specific steps or mitigations to ensure regulations are not overly restrictive
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Q2
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The question stems from challenges faced by ordinary pet owners, particularly those needing assistance dogs, due to new regulations.
I assume that the Secretary of State is aware of the challenges this causes for ordinary pet owners, but specifically can he advise what mitigations were anticipated and are being put in place for those who require assistance dogs to travel between Britain and Northern Ireland?
The primary purpose of the pet travel regulations is to control the spread of rabies. We think there should be easement on the provision, and we are arguing with the Commission that we should be listed in part 1. Bilateral negotiations with Ireland continue.
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Did not specify mitigations for assistance dogs or concrete steps to ease regulations
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