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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 22 January 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 January 2007. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 January 2007 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Bull Fighting

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent representations he has made to Spain on bull fighting; and what his policy is on bull fighting.
Answer

We are opposed to any form of animal cruelty, including bull fighting.No specific representations have been made to Spain in relation to bullfighting. The UK actively works at the European and international level to try to ensure that countries adopt animal welfare standards which are as high as our own.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
456 c329W; 111055
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Spain Bullfighting
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk