Answer given by Mr Dalli on behalf of the Commission

4.7.2013

With respect to the issue of illegal trade in pet animals the Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its replies to previous Written Questions E‑004525/2008, E‑003787/2009, E‑006868/2010, E‑002270/2011, E‑003343/2011, E‑006602/2011, E‑006808/2011 and E‑002142/2012[1].

With respect to the issue of the setting up of a European database registering breeding farms in order to verify animal welfare and animal traceability from a fiscal point of view the Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its replies to the previous Written Question P‑002142/2012 and E‑004656/2012⁽¹⁾.

• [1] http://www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/parliamentary-questions.html

OJ C 269 E, 18/09/2013