Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 23 October 2018 to Question 180250 on Pet Travel Scheme, if he will publish the (a) increased resources at major UK ports and (b) the responsibilities of the intelligence-led Task Force.

The Animal and Plant Health Agency is responsible for monitoring puppy imports at major UK ports. Since January 2017 the resources made available for monitoring puppy imports have increased by one-third.

The Task Force is a forum that enables agencies to collaborate in coordinating action to disrupt and reduce illegal dog importation activities. Membership of the Task Force and specific responsibilities are in the process of being agreed and this is expected to be finalised in the near future.