§ 69. Brigadier Thorpasked the Minister of Agriculture if he is aware that horses sold for slaughter are being taken long distances by road and thereby being caused unnecessary suffering; and what steps he is taking to prevent this.
§ Mr. G. BrownMy right hon. Friend is aware that in recent times there has been 7W a tendency for such horses to be carried longer distances by road than formerly, but this need not involve unnecessary suffering. Persons responsible for causing cruelty to animals in transit render themselves liable to prosecution under the Protection of Animals Acts. The Rosebery Committee are no doubt considering whether there should be any further statutory provisions or restrictions on the transport of horses.