HC Deb 02 March 1978 vol 945 c306W
24. Mr. Newton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why he has no plans for introducing further legislation on animal welfare.

Dr. Summerskill

Because, having regard to other calls on parliamentary time, there is no such matter, within my right hon. Friend's responsibilities, on which we should feel justified in bringing forward Government legislation at present.

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