§ 44. Sir C. Bossomasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is satisfied with the way calves exported to Belgium are being handled and are being slaughtered; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will make a statement on the visit to Brussels on Monday, 9th November by officials of his department to investigate allegations of cruelty to calves in Belgian slaughterhouses exported from Great Britain; and to what extent Great Britain's entry into the European Economic Community will affect the regulations regarding humane methods of slaughter in the countries of the Six.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartMy right hon. Friend is inquiring urgently into the allegations about calves exported to Belgium. As soon as the inquiry has been completed he will inform the House.