HC Deb 10 December 1973 vol 866 cc20-1W
58. Sir John Hall

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if it is intended to issue new export licences or renew existing export licences authorising the export of live animals for slaughter.

Mrs. Fernner

There is no intention of issuing or renewing any such licences pending the report of the Committee on the Export of Animals for Slaughter.

Mr. Bryant Godman Irvine

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the earliest date he expects to be able to publish the report of the O'Brien Committee.

Mrs. Fenner

We expect to publish this report early in 1974.

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