HC Deb 15 December 1977 vol 941 cc379-80W
Sir D. Walker-Smith

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has given further consideration to methods replacing the export of meat on the hoof by meat on the hook: and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Strang

One aspect of our examination of the export of live animals for slaughter is whether the trade could be replaced by increased exports of carcase meat. My right hon. Friend the Minister expects the examination to be completed early in the new year.

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