§ 18. Sir Michael McNair-WilsonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has been able to negotiate improved treatment for the export of horses and ponies to the EC after 1992.
§ Mr. GummerNegotiations are still at an early stage on the proposals for a Council regulation on the protection of animals during transport. We will press strongly for retention of measures which will prevent the export of horses and ponies for slaughter.