§ Miss Fookesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that the Welfare of Livestock (Intensive Units) Regulations 1978 are being adhered to by farmers; and if there have been any prosecutions for non-adherence to the Welfare of Livestock (Intensive Units) Regulations 1978 since their introduction.
§ Mr. WigginThe requirements of these regulations form a normal part of good husbandry practice in this country, and I am satisfied that they are observed by the great majority of farmers. My Department has assisted in two prosecutions taken under these regulations.