§ Miss Holtasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in view of the evidence submitted to his Department by the Dart moor Livestock Protection Society of the treatment of animals shipped on the foreign coaster "Bonteroe" in January and February, 1972, for slaughter abroad, he will take steps to secure the proper enforcement of the Exported Animals Protection Order, 1964, and the Animals (Sea Transport) Order, 1930.
§ Mr. PriorInquiries are now being made into these reports, and future action will depend on the outcome. I will see that my hon. Friend is kept informed.