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Mr. Body
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any plans to amend the existing regulations governing farm animal welfare in the light of the European Convention for the protection of animals kept for farming purposes; and if he will make a statement.
Mrs. Fenner
I have no plans to amend existing regulations. We are implementing the convention through the welfare provisions of the Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1968, its subordinate legislation and the codes of recommendations for the welfare of livestock.