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Written question asked by Patrick Thompson (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 February 1997. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 February 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
If he will comment on the Protocol on Animal Welfare which he has tabled at the IGC. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Patrick Thompson: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the protocol on animal welfare which he has tabled at the intergovernmental conference. [13116] Mrs. Browning: Discussions continue on our proposal for a protocol on animal welfare which would place a legally binding obligation on Community institutions. I am pleased to report an encouraging response.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13116; 289 c714W
Session
1996-97
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Animal welfare Intergovernmental Conference 1996