§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the use by the pig industry in Wales and in Flintshire of the Biehl system; and to what extent.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe Biehl system is not known to be in commercial use in Wales or England but some development work is being carried out.
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the standards currently adopted by the pig industry on factory farming of pigs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartYes. The report by the State Veterinary Service, now in the Library of the House, indicates that the welfare of pigs under intensive husbandry systems is generally satisfactory.