§ Miss HoeyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what further action he plans to take following the report of the committee considering the ethical implications of emerging techniques in the breeding of farm animals. [19905]
§ Mrs. BrowningI refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Doncaster, North (Mr. Hughes) on 3 February 1997,Official Report, column 513–14.
In addition, following discussions with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, a working party has been set up to look into the role of non-veterinarians in relation to the artificial insemination of cattle and horses. The results of this exercise may affect the way the recommendations of the Banner committee are taken forward in relation to AI. Further action will therefore be considered once the results of the working party are known.