HC Deb 21 November 1972 vol 846 c360W
Mr. Woodhouse

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will exercise his powers under the Import, Export and Customs Powers Act, 1939, to forbid the export of live food animals for slaughter.

Sir G. Howe

No. Policy on the export of live animals for slaughter is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.