Farm Animal Welfare Debate

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Baroness Fookes

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Farm Animal Welfare

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Monday 26th June 2023

(10 months, 3 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Kamall Portrait Lord Kamall (Con)
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I know my place.

Baroness Fookes Portrait Baroness Fookes (Con)
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Perhaps I may take issue with my noble friend about the export of animals for slaughter, which has been a concern of mine for more years than I now care to remember. This is a good time to do it when nothing much is happening; that could change overnight. What is more, countries such as Australia are seriously considering operating such a ban. Here, we could give a good lead, and if the Government want to be at the forefront, now is the time to do it.

Lord Benyon Portrait Lord Benyon (Con)
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I agree with my noble friend. She is not taking issue with me; she is pushing at an open door. This is a manifesto commitment and in our animal welfare action plan, and we want to do it.

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