§ 92. Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Agriculture if he has considered representations which have been sent to him about the battery system for poultry: 142W and what is the Government's policy in this matter.
§ Sir T. DugdaleI have considered representations made to me on this subject but have no evidence to support the view put forward that the battery system of poultry keeping involves cruelty.
The Government's policy is to encourage poultry farmers to use those methods of husbandry that are best suited to their holdings.