§ 17. Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he is taking to implement in Northern Ireland the recommendations of the Farm Animal Welfare Council on conditions at horse markets and sales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ViggersI have no plans to implement the recommendations of the Farm Animal Welfare Council on conditions at horse markets and sales in Great Britain. This is because the welfare of horses at any sale in Northern Ireland is already adequately controlled under the Welfare of Animals Act (NI) 1972.