§ Mr. Steelasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when his Department will respond to the Farm Animal Welfare Council report; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. FennerThe recommendations in the Farm Animal Welfare Council's report on the welfare of livestock when slaughtered by religious methods are under consideration in the light of representations received. We fully recognise the importance attached to both the report and the Government's response.