§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action his Department has taken to improve the conditions of animals in the fur farms; and if he will make a statement. [13686]
§ Mr. MorleyWe have already put in place improved arrangements for the monitoring of compliance with existing national legislation protecting the welfare of animals farmed for fur. Internationally we are participating actively in the review of the Council of Europe's recommendation with the aim of ensuring adoption of the highest possible standards consistent with scientific evidence and expert opinion.
Following completion of our recent consultation exercise, we are considering how best to take forward our proposals for ending fur farming in the United Kingdom as soon as practicable.