§ 85. Mr. Thorpeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what inquiries are currently being undertaken by his Department into the export of live ponies; and when he expects to receive a report.
§ Mr. John MackieMy Department is inquiring into statements that ponies exported ostensibly for such purposes as breeding or riding have gone for slaughter. I hope it not be too long before I have full information, but I cannot say at this stage when this will be.