§ Mr. TylerTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals he has to monitor and control ostrich farms. [2161]
§ Mrs. Browning[holding answer 27 November 1995]: The State Veterinary Service inspects ostrich farms in Great Britain to check that the welfare standards are satisfactory. A total of 23 welfare inspections have been made since 1 April 1994. In making the inspections, the state veterinary service takes account of the guidelines on the welfare of ostriches prepared by the Farm Animal Welfare Council.