§ 39. Sir W. Anstruther-Grayasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what further steps he proposes to take to ensure that animals destined for consumption overseas are slaughtered in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. PeartCattle, sheep and pigs for export from Great Britain are required to be rested before embarkation, found fit to travel and carried in good conditions on board ship. Exports for slaughter are permitted only to countries which have given undertakings in regard to length of journey, treatment while awaiting slaughter, method of slaughter and no re-export. These safeguards for the welfare of the animals seem to me reasonable and adequate, and I should not be justified in placing further restrictions on the trade at the present time.