§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Gower 9 December 1988,Official Report, column 353, he has now completed his consultations regarding the European convention for the protection of pet animals; and if the United Kingdom will sign the convention, without any reservations on Article 10 on surgical operations.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggNo. Consultations on this convention are continuing.