§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has made to his counterparts(a) in the European Economic Community and (b) in the United States of 543W America, Australia and New Zealand, for those countries to bring their animal welfare provision in line with the standards prevailing in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. MacleanNo such representations have been made, except in discussions in the European Community where we are pressing for the uniform application of high welfare standards.