HC Deb 03 December 1974 vol 882 c435W
Mr. Ridley

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress has been made in his consultations with the EEC partners on the recommendations of the O'Brien Report on the export of live animals; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Strang

The Community has recently adopted a directive on the stunning of animals before slaughter and work has started on a directive covering the welfare of animals in transit.