HC Deb 17 July 1990 vol 176 cc478-9W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he intends to take regarding the recommendations made by the Farm Animal Welfare Council on 4 April 1989 concerning mink and fox farming.

Mr. Maclean

The Farm Animal Welfare Council recommended that Agriculture Ministers should require that the state veterinary service carry out effective monitoring of standards of management on these farms. This is being done.