§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans his Department has to introduce mandatory minimum stunning current levels for each species prior to slaughter in slaughterhouses; and if he will make a statement. [3228]
§ Mr. MorleyWe welcome the fact that the European Commission is preparing a proposal which would introduce minimum stunning currents. We shall be supporting this, subject to the detailed provisions being satisfactory.