Written question asked by Lord Geddes (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 10 May 2002. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Friday, 10 May 2002.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

Further to the written answer by Lord Whitty on 29 April, 2002, 634 c71-2, whether they currently believe there is a distinction to be drawn between "cruelty" and "suffering" in relation to animals; and whether they consider "cruelty" in relation to animals to be a subjective or scientific matter. [HL 4147]; [HL 4148].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 4147; 634 c205WA

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Animal welfare Hunting