§ Mr. William Priceasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will conduct an official inquiry into the export of live animals for slaughter on the Continent.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartNo. I do not think that such an inquiry would be appropriate. I receive a great deal of information about the export of live animals from my Department's veterinary staff, who inspect the animals before shipment. I also receive many reports from animal welfare organisations about this trade.