§ Mrs. Bridget PrenticeTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he intends to allow the Mink Keeping Order 1987 to lapse; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesThe Mink (Keeping) Order 1987 expires on 31 December 1992. A consultation exercise will take place this summer to seek the views of interested organisations on future arrangements for the secure keeping of mink. Following this, the Government will decide whether to make a new order.