§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for what purposes 14,752 sheep were exported in September 1973.
§ Mrs. FennerThe 14,752 sheep were exported from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland and were classified as being for purposes other than breeding.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will take steps to halt all exports of animals pending the outcome of the O'Brien Committee's investigation.
§ Mrs. FennerI do not consider that this action, which would affect exports of non-food animals and the export of animals from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland, would be justified, nor was it called for by the terms of the motion approved by the House on 12th July.