§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his policy in respect of the year in which veal crates will be banned throughout Europe.
§ Mrs. Browning[holding answer 14 March 1995]: We shall continue to press for an early end to the use of close confinement systems for rearing calves. Although some member states can be expected to seek a transitional period before any such ban comes into force, we shall seek to ensure that this is kept to a minimum.