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Mr. Ronald Atkins
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the results of his talks with the British Veterinary Association on the export of live animals for slaughter.
Mr. Strang
Officials of my Department discussed with the British Veterinary Association various aspects of this trade. The association made clear that it was not opposed to all exports, provided that proper welfare safeguards were