The Government is fully committed to delivering its manifesto commitment to end the live export of animals, including equines, for slaughter and fattening. As part of this approach, we are working closely with devolved nations and the key industry organisations on the Government Response: Moving animals across borders 9 issue of misdeclaration of movements of equines for slaughter. Through our engagement with Weatherbys, the Fédération Equestre Internationale and other Passport Issuing Organisations we are working to identify what evidence is available to prove the purpose of an individual export at the application stage. These discussions are focused on facilitating the legitimate trade of equines moving for the purpose of competition, racing or breeding. We are also working closely with World Horse Welfare to identify trade of concern, for example, horses that are allegedly being sent abroad for slaughter. These discussions will enable us to focus our controls on higher- risk consignments.