HC Deb 17 February 1983 vol 37 c246W
27. Mr. Spence

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that animal welfare standards are being adequately maintained.

Mrs. Fenner

The maintenance of satisfactory standards of welfare of farm animals requires continuing effort on the part both of livestock keepers and of those who enforce the relevant legislation. My Department will continue to give priority to all aspects of its work on animal welfare.