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Mr. Ron Davies
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under what circumstances mink farms may operate without a licence.
Mr. Donald Thompson
To keep mink without a licence is an offence under the Destructive Imported Animals Act 1932. However, where discussions are continuing with an applicant in order to ensure satisfactory standards, a prosecution may not be the most appropriate form of enforcement.