HC Deb 12 December 1958 vol 597 cc123-4W
Sir A. Bossom

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, whether he is satisfied that the export of cattle from this country to Europe is conducted entirely under humane conditions; and if he will give the matter full consideration.

Mr. Godber

My right hon. Friend has no evidence to the contrary. This matter was fully considered by the Government in the light of the Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Export of Live Cattle to the Continent for Slaughter (Cmnd. 154) published last year. The trade is governed by the Exported Cattle Protection Order, 1957, as amended by the Exported Cattle Protection (Amendment) Order, 1957, and by agreements with importing countries.