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Mr. Thorpe
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what inquiries are currently being undertaken by his Department into the export of live ponies; and when he expects to receive a report.
Mr. John Mackie
My Department is inquiring into statements that ponies exported ostensibly for such purposes as breeding or riding have gone for slaughter. I hope it not be too long before I have full information, but I cannot say at this stage when this will be.