§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food who is empowered to slaughter mink and foxes on fur farms.
§ Mr. MacleanThere are no restrictions on who may slaughter fur-bearing animals on farms. The operation must, however, be done with due care and humanity as required by the Protection of Animals Act 1911 and without unnecessary pain or unnecessary distress as required by the Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1968.