§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received concerning the administration of meat tenderisers to farm animals shortly before slaughter.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonRepresentations have been received following the announcement of our decision not to accept the Farm Animal Welfare Council's recommendations that the administration of tenderisers to cattle before slaughter should be banned. These representations are being given full consideration.