HC Deb 22 January 1998 vol 304 c670W
18. Mr. Mullin

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to enforce the regulations relating to the tail docking of pigs; and if he will make a statement. [22319]

Mr. Morley

The regulations concerning the tail docking of pigs are enforced by the State Veterinary Service. We have instructed our Veterinary Officers to pay particular attention to this practice when carrying out their inspections.