Abattoirs: Non-stun Slaughter - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:06 pm on 7 February 2018.

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Photo of Lord Cunningham of Felling Lord Cunningham of Felling Labour 3:06, 7 February 2018

My Lords, is it not the case, as the noble Lord, Lord Trees, accurately pointed out, that the number of animals, in this case sheep, being killed without stunning is rising dramatically? I am sure that is not mirrored by a rise in the population who demand halal meat. What is the Minister’s explanation for the number of animals having risen so sharply in the UK?