§ Miss Fookesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if he will take steps to introduce a movement of calves order making it an offence to present calves for sale at markets more than once in 28 days;
(2) if he will introduce proposals for a simple and painless method of marking all calves as advocated by the British Veterinary Association.
§ Mrs. FennerThe movement and marketing of calves is under consideration by my Department to ensure that there are adequate measures to protect the welfare of the calves and prevent the spread of disease. Calf marking is one aspect of this. The British Veterinary Association has submitted to the Farm Animal Welfare Council proposals for a control on the movement of calves. I look forward to receiving advice from the council in due course.