Lords debate

Lord Vinson asked HMGov why they are introducing compulsory electronic Id of sheep (Billed as an effort to change the impending legislation) The lords debate transcript from Tuesday:

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200809/ldhansrd/text/90609-0001.htm#09060979000753

While clearly ill-informed, The key quote is;

Lord Tunnicliffe: “My Lords, working backwards, I assure the noble Lord that a regulation will be introduced by the due date of the end of December this year.