§ Mr. David Steel asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what consideration he has given to the recommendations of the British Veterinary Association and the Farm Animal Welfare Council concerning the phasing-out of battery cage units; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Fenner: The Government are giving careful consideration to all views received on battery cages when preparing their formal response to the recent report of the agriculture committee on farm animal welfare.