HC Deb 29 June 1989 vol 155 c548W
18. Mr. Livsey

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement about battery caged poultry.

Mr. Donald Thompson

Our legislation on battery hens is based on the EC directive which is due for review in 1993. My Department has asked the Farm Animal Welfare Council to consider what practical welfare improvements we could press for at that time.