HC Deb 31 January 2002 vol 379 c458W
22. Mr. Andrew Turner

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps she proposes to take to reduce the length of journeys of livestock to slaughter. [29558]

Mr. Morley

This is a matter that will be considered when the European Commission produces its proposals for changes to the present EU rules on the protection of animals during transport.

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