§ Sir Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on what dates the United Kingdom Government signed European convention No. 102 on the protection of animals for slaughter; when Her Majesty's Government intend to ratify it; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. FennerThe Government signed the Convention on 10 May 1979. Certain amendments to our legislation will be required before ratification is possible; and we are considering the necessary changes in conjunction with implementation of our response to the Farm Animal Welfare Council's reports on the slaughter of livestock.