HC Deb 07 December 1989 vol 163 c372W
Mr. Michael

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what response he received from President Roh of Korea during his recent visit when he drew attention to the concern felt by many people in this country about the way in which dogs and cats are reared and slaughtered for food in Korea.

Mr. Sainsbury

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs did not raise this matter with President Roh.

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on 30 November, at column 419.

Mr. Michael

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what response he received from the Korean Foreign Minister when he drew his attention to the revulsion felt by many people in this country at the treatment of animals in Korea.

Mr. Sainsbury

The Korean Foreign Minister indicated that he was well aware of the strength of feeling in Britain on this issue. The Korean Government have assured us that they are making strenuous efforts to prevent cruelty to animals.