Mr. Mark Hughesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will list in the Official Report the countries within the EEC which have any form of licensing arrangements for intensive farming practices; and which species of farm animals and production methods are covered by them.
§ Mr. WigginThe only European Community country to operate such a licensing system is Denmark where the keeping of laying hens in battery cages is subject to authorisation by the Government's veterinary directorate.