Written question asked by Ken Livingstone (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: How many times officials of the State Veterinary Service (a) carried out routine inspections of fur farms over the last 12 months and (b) observed the killing of mink and fox during the last 12 months; and what method of killing was used in each case.

Answer: Mr. Livingstone: Toask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many times officials of the State Veterinary Service (a) carried out routine inspections of fur farms over the last 12 months and (b) observed the killing of mink and fox during the last 12 months; and what method of killing was used in each case. [21240] Mrs. Browning: The State Veterinary Service carried out six inspections of mink farms during 1996. Killing was not observed on any of these occasions.

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