Order to implement interim protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom.

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A decision made (10/08/2007) regarding: Order to implement interim protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom.

Subject:	Order to implement interim protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2007-0206		Exempt clause(s):	no
Type of Report: (oral or written)	written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a		Report File ref:	ED\15\01\03\02
Written report – Title	Concerning interim protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Linda Lowseck – States Veterinary Officer
Decision(s): The Minister made an Order under the provisions of Section 3 of the Animal Disease (Jersey), 1956, Law to implement European Union Decision 2007/552/EC “Concerning interim protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom” (copy attached)
Reason(s) for decision: To allow an appropriate response to an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in the UK in accordance with Jersey’s responsibilities under Protocol 3 to the Treaty of Accession of the United Kingdom to the European Community.
Action required: The Planning and Environment Minister should approve, sign and seal the attached Diseases of Animals (Foot and Mouth Restrictions) (Jersey) Order 2007. The Planning and Environment Department shall – (1) inform the Assistant Greffier of the States, the States Greffe Publications Editor and the P&E’s liaison officer immediately the Order is made. (2) deliver the signed and sealed Order to the Publications Editor.
Signature: Planning and Environment Minister		Date of Decision: 10 August 2007

Order to implement interim protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom.

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT

ENVIRONMENT DIVISION

Concerning interim protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom

Purpose of the Report

It is proposed that the Planning and Environment Minister makes an Order implementing the European Union Commission Decision of 6 August 2007 “Concerning interim protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom” (Draft Order attached). This Order would give legal backing for controls on the importation of meat and other animal products from England, Scotland and Wales.

Background

An EU decision has been enforced in England which means that meat and animal products can only be despatched from Great Britain to EU member States if it is covered by the proper certification. At the time of writing Scottish and Welsh administrations are expected to follow suit.

The restrictions are designed to help control the risk of the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease and apply to Jersey as an EU member State.

This Order would mean that the products listed by the EU cannot be imported to the Island, from England, Scotland or Wales without certificates which have been drafted for the purpose. Meat and animal products can still be imported from elsewhere – including Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Discussion

Advice received from the Attorney General on 9 August 2007 confirms that this action is appropriate to Jersey’s status under the terms of Protocol 3 to the Treaty of Accession of the United Kingdom to the European Community.

Recommendation

The Planning and Environment Minister is recommended to approve, sign and seal the attached Diseases of Animals (Foot and Mouth Restrictions) (Jersey) Order 2007.

The Planning and Environment Department shall –

(1) inform the Assistant Greffier of the States, the States Greffe Publications Editor and the P&E’s liaison officer immediately the Order is made.

(2) deliver the signed and sealed Order to the Publications Editor.

Written by:	Linda Lowseck, States Veterinary Officer

Approved by:	Paul Nichols, Chief Executive Officer

Attachments:

Diseases of Animals (Foot and Mouth – Restrictions) (Jersey) Order 2007

ED\15\01\03\02

Ministerial Decision ref: MD-PE-2007-0206

9 August 2007