§ Mr. HeppellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many times officials of the State Veterinary Service have observed the killing of mink and arctic fox on fur farms during the last 12 months; and what method of killing was used in each case. [26429]
§ Mrs. BrowningOfficers of the State Veterinary Service have monitored the slaughter of farmed mink on one occasion in the last 12 months. The method of slaughter used was exposure to carbon monoxide.
There is no requirement to register fox farms. However, I am not aware of any in England and Wales.