HC Deb 06 February 1986 vol 91 cc262-4W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he now has any plans to introduce legislation to ban the ritual slaughter of animals.

Mrs. Fenner

We are considering carefully the Farm Animal Welfare Council's report on religious slaughter.

We have sought the views of all interested parties on the council's recommendations and these will be taken fully into account before decisions are taken.