We have been working directly with the Welsh Government and the other Devolved Administrations at Ministerial and official level to minim

This is a devolved matter and the information provided therefore relates to England only.

The UK food processing industry is a highly competitive and successful industry, supplying both domestic markets and exporting overseas.

All birds slaughtered without stunning should be assessed to ensure they do not present any sign of life before undergoing dressing or sc

We can talk about that in more detail in Committee, but it is clear that this is about animals that are under the control of man.

I am pleased the Bill is before us today; sometimes these things take time—too often in animal welfare—but I am really pleased that throu

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question.

I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Once again, my hon. Friend speaks with authority on the subject, and he can be assured that we are working through all those details.

I thank my right hon. Friend for his intervention, and for his concern about horse tethering.