§ 33. Miss Fookesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to introduce a code of practice for the welfare of animals in zoos in the light of the observations made by the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare in their Report for 1970–71, a copy of which is in his possession.
§ Mr. SharplesMy right hon. Friend is not persuaded that Government initiative in this matter is necessary at the present time.