Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 23 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 October 2003. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 2003 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to the Spanish Government in respect of the welfare implications of the running of the bulls in Pamplona.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to the Spanish Government in respect of the welfare implications of the running of the bulls in Pamplona. [135093] Mr. MacShane: The Government takes seriously reports of cruelty to animals. Where appropriate, our Embassies overseas, including our Embassy in Madrid, bring such issues to the attention of the government concerned, and encourages them to adopt acceptable standards of animal welfare. They also convey the strength of public opposition in the UK to the exploitation of animals overseas.

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