§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer of 26 November,Official Report, column 316, how he ensures that slaughter of livestock other than in a licensed abattoir is carried out with due care and humanity.
§ Mr. MacleanOn-farm slaughter is an unpredictable event and, as such, cannot be routinely monitored. Officers of the state veterinary service are available to advise on humane slaughter to ensure that livestock owners are able to meet their legal obligations.