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We move on to consider Executive responses. The first item is the Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) (Scotland) Regulations 2000. It is unfortunate that the members who were raising those matters are not here. Does anyone wish to comment on the regulations in their absence? One matter related to the issue of a criminal penalty and we pointed out that it was not clear in which circumstances the offence was created. Unfortunately, there appears to be a serious defect in the drafting, which has not been addressed.
It might be appropriate to flag that up to the European Committee, which has shown an interest in the matter.
We can do that in relation to the EU directives.
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