§ 42. Mr. Thomas Coxasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to meet EEC Ministers to discuss the future export of live animals from the United Kingdom for slaughter.
§ Mr. WigginMy hon. Friend the Minister of State pressed on 18 September in the Council of Ministers for a 12-hour limitation on the actual journey to the slaughterhouse. Since then, this and other matters have been vigorously pursued in detailed discussions at official level in Brussels. More work has yet to be done before proposals will be ready for the Council to consider.