Hunting Bill
6:00 pm
Mr Alun Michael (Minister of State (Rural Affairs), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Cardiff South and Penarth, Labour/Co-operative)
I am glad to see the hon. Gentleman reaching the nursery slopes of the moral arguments involved. Can he explain whether he believes that an activity that has utility should be allowed even if it is cruel; that is, even if it involves unnecessary or avoidable suffering?