Mary Henry (Independent)

I move amendment No. 2:

In page 10, subsection (1), line 12, to delete "the putting down of the animal" and substitute "the euthanasia of the animal in a humane manner".

I propose this amendment because of concern about a certain looseness regarding the situation whereby an unqualified person could put an animal down. It was particularly felt by my veterinary colleagues who have been in contact with me that very inhumane methods could be used. It was suggested that an animal could be attacked with a slash hook. An unqualified person could be given licence as to the manner in which an animal could be put down. My veterinary colleagues favoured the word "euthanasia" as a substitute in this instance.