§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether his Department has undertaken any research on, or monitoring of, the decision of the Swiss Government to phase out battery egg production by 1991; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CurryI am aware of moves in a number of countries to phase out battery egg production. The Government will ensure that these developments are taken into account by the European Commission in the review of the EC directive on battery hens, which is due to be completed by the end of 1992.