HC Deb 18 October 1973 vol 861 c252W
16. Mr. Ewing

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on his actions following the recent decision of the House of Commons to stop the export of live animals.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The decision of the House on 12th July as regards licences for the export of animals for slaughter was implemented as from that day and the committee of inquiry was established a fortnight later.

My right hon. Friend has also raised the subject of animal welfare in the EEC Council of Ministers and the Commission intends to establish a working group to study the problems.

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