§ Mr. Flanneryasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects to conclude his discussions with the various interested bodies regarding the recent report on the export of live animals.
§ Mr. John SilkinI refer my hon. Friend to the reply given earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Hemel Hempstead (Mr. Corbett).
§ Mr. Dykesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has decided what action to take with regard to banning the export of live animals; and what the implications of this ban would be in terms of the European Economic Community rules on free trade.
§ Mr. John SilkinI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Hemel Hempstead (Mr. Corbett).