The Government takes biosecurity seriously. We have no plans to introduce these requirements at this time. The British Isles (GB and Ireland) have been rabies free since the disease was eradicated in terrestrial animals in 1922. The last human case acquired in the UK was in 1902. The risk of a human case of rabies in this country is assessed currently as ‘very low’. We already have strict import requirements in relation to rabies for dogs, cats and ferrets. The current commercial and non-commercial requirements for the movement of a pet animal into Great Britain (from the EU or a listed country) creates an unofficial minimum age requirement because it is not possible for a pet animal under the age of 15 weeks to be compliant with the legal requirements for rabies (vaccination at twelve weeks plus a twenty-one day wait period). For unlisted countries, a positive serology test for rabies antibodies and 3-month wait after primary vaccination is also required for any dog, cat or ferret. Disease risk is monitored carefully and is kept under constant review. Our future policy will be guided by risk assessment. As referenced above, we have committed to end puppy smuggling in our manifesto and we are considering the most effective ways to deliver our commitments and will be setting out our next steps in due course.