§ Lord Molloyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will hold discussions with the International League for the Protection of Horses regarding further efforts to reduce cruelty to horses exported to the Continent.
Earl HoweMinisters and officials in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food will continue to keep in regular touch with the International League for the Protection of Horses. The Government are not aware of instances of cruelty to horses exported from the United Kingdom to the Continent since the introduction of controls provide specific safeguards for the welfare of horses.