HC Deb 20 July 1978 vol 954 c331W
Mr. Flannery

asked 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 Silkin

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply given earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Hemel Hempstead (Mr. Corbett).

Mr. Dykes

asked 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 Silkin

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Hemel Hempstead (Mr. Corbett).