§ Mr. PatersonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the Restriction on Pithing (England) Regulations 2000 gives rise to animal welfare concerns. [139621]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 22 November 2000]: There should be no risk of an animal regaining consciousness during the slaughter process provided effective stunning is carried out and the abattoir has efficient arrangements in place for the shackling, hoisting and sticking of cattle.