§ Mr. Roebuckasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what study he has made of the monograph on the humane killing of animals published by the Universities' Federation for Animal Welfare, a copy of which has been sent to him; and if he will put the Federation's recommendations into effect when he next authorises a cull of seals.
§ Mr. HoyWe have received a copy of the Federation's monograph of 21st July and are studying its contents.
On seals, the Federation recommends substantially the same methods as have been used in the past on the advice of Ministry veterinarians who, together with officials of the R.S.P.C.A., have attended the culling operations.