§ 42. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received from the Japanese Government on the matter of the treatment of British dogs exported to Japan.
§ Mr. WhitlockNone. The treatment of animals in other countries, and the legislation governing such treatment, are matters for the people and governments of the countries concerned. I understand that the Japanese animal welfare societies strongly support the introduction of legislation prescribing high standards for the treatment of animals, including dogs in particular. These societies and the Japanese authorities have been most helpful in providing information on this problem.