§ 51. Mr. Lawrenceasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what stage he has reached in his discussions with EEC members upon the export of live animals; and, if those discussions have been completed, what are his conclusions.
§ 66. Mr. Bryant Godman Irvineasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress has been made with his discussions with the European Economic Community on the ways of improving standards of welfare in the transit of farm animals for slaughter and the avoidance of cruelty at slaughterhouses.
§ Mr. StrangI would refer the hon. Members to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Cirencester and Tewkesbury (Mr. Ridley) on 3rd December. It would not be appropriate to announce the Government's conclusions in advance of the debate that my right hon. Friend has promised.