§ Mr. Hancockasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much has been spent in the last three years on animal welfare by his Department.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonThe Ministry's published MINIM returns, copies of which have been placed in the Library of the House, show that administrative expenditure on farm animal welfare in 1984–85 and 1985–86 was £2.8 million and £3.4 million respectively. Comparable figures are not available for 1983–84.