HL Deb 09 April 2001 vol 624 c141WA
The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Hayman on 28 March (WA 41), what is the relationship between animal welfare organisations and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Animal Welfare Division. [HL1566]

We have regular and open contact with the main welfare organisations. This applies both to the work of Ministers and to the staff of the Animal Welfare Division.