Hens (Hansard, 2 July 1992)

HC Deb 02 July 1992 vol 210 c699W 699W

§ 13. Mr. Cohen
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent representations he has received about poultry battery cages.

§ Mr. Soames
The Ministry receives a good deal of correspondence and other representations on this matter from many and varied interests.

§ 24. Mr. Etherington
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals he has to improve the welfare of laying hens.

§ Mr. Soames
The Government wish to see major improvements in European Community welfare standards for laying hens.