§ Mr. Cohenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will introduce regulations to phase out the use of dry sow and tether stalls; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonThe Farm Animal Welfare Council is currently carrying out a review of pig production systems including the dry sow and tether stall. I expect to receive the council's conclusions around the end of this year. I have no plans at present to phase out dry sow and tether stalls.