§ Mr. Thomas Coxasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) whether he will now announce the formation of an advisory committee on the transport of live farm animals;
- (2) whether he will list the organisations with which discussions are being held concerning the export of live farm
358 animals for slaughter or further fattening; - (3) whether he proposes to consult the farm animal welfare co-ordinating executive during his discussions about the export of live farm animals for slaughter or further fattening.
§ Mr. WigginThe export of farm animals and other animal welfare matters have been discussed recently with representatives of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the British Veterinary Association, the National Farmers' Union and the British Agricultural Export Council. Consultation with other bodies is not at present in prospect.
An announcement of the Government's main policy on animal welfare will be made shortly.