§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food which European Economic Community countries permit the retaining of hens in battery conditions; in which countries the conditions are more stringent than in the United Kingdom; and which countries are contemplating changes in their regulations.
§ Mr. WigginAll Community countries currently permit the use of battery systems for laying hens. We believe that Denmark has more stringent requirements than those which apply in this 563W country, and that the Federal German Republic may be contemplating changes in its regulations.