Explanatory note
England and Wales
(This note is not part of the Order)
1.
This Order provides that the requirements in section 14A of the Animal Health Act 1981 (as amended by the Animal Health Act 2002 c. 42) apply to Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease. Section 14A provides for the preparation of national contingency plans indicating the arrangements which the Secretary of State intends to put in place for the purpose of dealing with any occurrence of disease.
2.
A Regulatory Impact Assessment has not been prepared in respect of this Order.