§ Dr. GlynTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has had as a result of the Farm Animals Welfare Council's recommendations banning the sweat box system for keeping pigs; and what action he is taking.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonThe Government consulted a wide range of interested organisations on this and other recommendations made by the Farm Animal Welfare Council on pig production systems, and took account of their comments in preparing their response, which was published in March. We shall be seeking to have a ban implemented on a European Community basis.