During the transition period, improvements are being made to the trade. Following the loss of the Gulf Livestock 1 and the independent Heron review, a series of recommendations were implemented, including reducing stock density to no more than 90 percent of previous limits, increasing minimum fodder requirements, introducing a more comprehensive stockperson declaration to verify competency, increased voyage reporting and improved quality of reporting from exporters, and requiring additional information on animal welfare and on the voyage. Longer-term improvements will be implemented as part of the livestock exports continuous improvements work programme. I encourage all interested parties to involve themselves in the select committee processes. 