HC Deb 18 April 1990 vol 170 cc945-6W
Mr. Pike

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the Farm Animal Welfare Council.

Mr. Maclean

The Government value the Farm Animal Welfare Council's independent and authoritative advice very highly. The council has provided the impetus for many new welfare measures and will, I am sure, continue to lead the way in its future work.

appropriate counselling from specialist medical officers and health physics staff as deemed necessary or if requested.