§ Lord Houghton of Sowerbyasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they expect to publish a discussion paper on the up-dating of the Cruelty to Animals Act 1876.
§ Lord EltonThe Government are continuing their further study of detailed proposals for giving effect to their intention to improve and modernise the Cruelty to Animals Act 1876. Plans for carrying this forward will be announced as soon as the study is completed.