HC Deb 01 May 1985 vol 78 c135W
Miss Fookes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will consider improving the training of slaughtermen prior to granting them licences.

Mrs. Fenner

This matter is the subject of recommendations by the Farm Animal Welfare Council in its report on the welfare of livestock (red meat animals) at the time of slaughter. The Government are considering the council's recommendations.