Explanatory note

This Order amends, as regards England, the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Order 1983 (S.I. 1983/1950, as last amended as regards England by S.I. 2001/2994) to require inspectors issuing licences for the movement of animals in infected, restricted infected and controlled areas to comply with any instructions which may have been issued by the Minister in relation to the issue of such licences.

A regulatory impact assessment has not been prepared for this Order.