§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee, if the Committee will make it its policy to recommend that the Refreshment Department take animal welfare into account in its food purchasing policy.
§ Mr. Richard ShepherdIt is understood that the Director of Catering Services, who has formal responsibility for these matters, already takes account of animal welfare in respect of their rearing, capture and slaughter when putting into practice the Department's food-purchasing policy. I shall, nevertheless, arrange for this issue to be considered by the Catering Committee in order that it may be discussed and, if necessary, further guidance given.