§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of whether calves kept in lorries while waiting for loading on to an aeroplane can be adequately watered. [16979]
§ Mrs. Browning[holding answer 3 April 1995]: It is possible, depending on the circumstances, for calves to be satisfactorily fed with liquid feed while on a lorry. The circumstances have not to date arisen where this has been necessary while waiting for loading on to an aeroplane.
§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the welfare of calves being exported by aeroplanes from Coventry airport; how many calves have departed from Coventry airport in each month since September 1994; and how many calf fatalities there were in each month which occured (i) during loading; (ii) on board the aircraft and (iii) during unloading. [16973]
§ Mrs. Browning[holding answer 3 April 1995]: Information about flights from Coventry with calves is as follows:
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe legal opinion published by the RSPCA and IFAW on 30 March is a complex document which merits thorough examination. I shall consider it carefully alongside the other legal advice I have received.