§ Mr. Molloyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many complaints has he had concerning the use of the Iron Maiden by pig breeders; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartWe have received 477 complaints about the Protecta system and replied that the installations seen by our veterinary staff have not in their view caused any unnecessary pain or distress and on the evidence available we consider that the system is acceptable under proper management.