HC Deb 28 March 1996 vol 274 c753W
26. Dr. Spink

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he plans to take to improve the welfare of farm animals during transportation. [21630]

Mrs. Browning

We are currently engaged, in consultation with all organisations with an interest, in developing our plans for implementing the improved welfare requirements laid down by EU directive 95/29 on the protection of animals during transport.