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Dr. David Clark
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects to receive the report of the Farm Animal Welfare Council on the harvesting of live deer antlers in velvet.
Mr. Wiggin
The council's advice should be available in time for us to take any necessary action before antlers in velvet would be ready to be removed in late May or early June.
Dr. David Clark
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the legisaltive provisions under exist- ing legislation relating to the control of the harvesting of live deer antlers in velvet.
Mr. Wiggin
Each of the following could apply according to circumstances:
The Protection of Animals Acts 1911 to 1964.
Part I of the Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1968.
The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.