§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to the Government of Korea in order to bring about an end to the inhumane treatment of dogs and cats intended for human consumption in that country; and if he will make it his policy to raise the issue at an intergovernmental level.
§ Mr. SainsburyThe Korean Government are well aware of the revulsion felt by the people in the United Kingdom at the cruel treatment of animals. During the recent visit of President Roh, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs once again drew the attention of the Korean Foreign Minister to the strong concern which many people in this country feel about the way in which dogs and cats are reared and slaughtered for food in Korea.
§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will take steps to initiate 417W and co-ordinate action by international environmental and animal welfare organisations to bring pressure on the Government of Korea to end inhumane treatment of dogs and cats intended for human consumption in that country.
§ Mr. SainsburyThe Korean Government are well aware of the strong concern in this country and elsewhere about the way in which cats and dogs are reared and slaughtered for human consumption. Non-governmental organisations can best co-ordinate their own activities.