Eurostar: Passengers with Pets

Baroness Parminter Excerpts

Tuesday 30th June 2015 Lords Chamber

[Lord Gardiner of Kimble]

My Lords, Eurostar is a commercial operator. As far as I know, it is trading successfully, and I am very happy if it continues to trade in the private sector.

[Baroness Parminter (LD)]

My Lords, given the increase in pet travel, can the Minister say how many spot checks the Association of Port Health Authorities has undertaken in the last year to ensure that the pets coming in are only those that comply with the regulations?

[Lord Gardiner of Kimble]

My Lords, all carriers are audited by the Animal and Plant Health Agency and the results show that they are doing a good job. Last year, only 0.9% of those checked through the audit process were found to be non-compliant with the entry rules. If there are any further details, I will be in touch with the noble Baroness.