Channel Racing update -

[willie reynolds]

The following has been provided as an update by a representative of the Export team at DEFRA. A meeting took place on Tuesday 13th April 2021 between DEFRA and the Commission. On the long list of agenda items was the impact of the New Animal Health regulations on Channel Racing. DEFRA have now followed this with another written request that focuses on the avenue to achieve derogations (Exemptions) outlined in Article 62 of the Delegated regulation 2020/692. Other actions In addition, I wish to inform members that the RPRA President has written to the French Minister of EU and Foreign affairs outlining our issues and requesting assistance. This Federation Colombophile Francaise (FCF) and federation colombophile internationale have also committed to write to the Minister and support our request for assistance. The FCI and their European colleagues are also attempting to get this issue placed on the agenda at the Commission. May I take this opportunity to thank everyone who is supporting these efforts in a positive manner and also stress how important it is that this is done through a coordinated approach organised through the RPRA. Ian Evans CEO