§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any plans to bring forward legislation or orders to improve the transportation of live animals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanWe intend to amend our legislation regarding the transport of unfit animals. We shall seek to negotiate high welfare standards in the context of proposed EC measures on the protection of animals in transit.
§ Mr. Teddy TaylorTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress has been made in the discussions on the directive relating to the controls operated by Her Majesty's Government on the export of live horses and ponies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanOnly one Community meeting has been held to discuss the Commission's proposals on protection of animals during transport. We will be pressing to retain our controls on the export of horses and ponies.