HC Deb 17 May 1973 vol 856 c1694
19. Miss Fookes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will take steps to ensure that the pig code of recommendations is not altered so as to permit the routine docking of pigs' tails.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

I am glad to assure my hon. Friend that we propose no such change in the Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Pigs, which recommends that docking should not be carried out unless prescribed by a veterinary surgeon.

Miss Fookes

I thank my right hon. Friend for that reply, which is contrary to current rumours.