HC Deb 01 May 1996 vol 276 c574W
Mr. Morley

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent representations he has received about turkey farming. [27452]

Mrs. Browning

[holding answer 30 April 1996]: Some of the numerous representations we receive on farm animal welfare have related to the welfare of intensively farmed turkeys.

Mr. Morley

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will commission an inquiry into the welfare of intensively farmed turkeys. [27453]

Mrs. Browning

[holding answer 30 April 1996]: The Farm Animal Welfare Council has recently conducted a review of the welfare of all farmed turkeys. Its report was published in 1995 and the Government response is currently in preparation.