Clause 8 - Tests for registration: utility and least suffering
Hunting Bill
3:15 pm
Mr Alun Michael (Minister of State (Rural Affairs), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Cardiff South and Penarth, Labour/Co-operative)
The hon. Gentleman refers to poultry, which are covered in the reference to livestock. The amendment ensures that we do not inadvertently omit any birds. However, the case against the tests must still be made to ensure that they are satisfied.