HC Deb 14 July 1977 vol 935 c254W
38. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will now take steps to ban the export of live animals.

Mr. Strang

No, but we continue to keep this trade under close review.

Mr. George Rodgers

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the call by the British Veterinary Association on 30th June 1977 for a ban on the export of live animals for slaughter, he will undertake discussions with the association on this issue.

Mr. Strang

My Department is in contact with the British Veterinary Association on this matter.