Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order, which extends to England and ceases to have effect on 1st February 2003, temporarily dis-applies and replaces the Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/11, as amended) (“the 1995 Order”). It consolidates (with amendments) the temporary changes to the 1995 Order, made by the Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) (Interim Measures) (England) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/241) (the 2002 Order).

In addition to the changes made by the 2002 Order, this Order—

(a)

extends the period that the Order remains in force to 1st February 2003;

(b)

removes the various forms of declaration set out in the Schedules to the 1995 Order and instead, requires that all movements of pigs (other than pet pigs) are accompanied by a movement document containing certain information (article 9); and

(c)

requires, and sets out the form of, a movement licence for the movement of pet pigs (article 10).

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