Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Huw Edwards (Labour), on Monday, 13 December 1999, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 52 members in total.

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FUTURE OF SMALL INDEPENDENT ABATTOIRS

That this House acknowledges the vital role that small independent abattoirs play in supporting local farmers and the rural economy; expresses concern at the high level of charges currently imposed by the Meat Hygiene Service, particularly in relation to veterinary charges; notes that such charges are endangering the future of small independent abattoirs; and urges the Government to take action to prevent small abattoirs from closing, and in particular to absorb the meat hygiene charges currently levied, on the basis that these are essential to the maintenance of public health and should not be an unnecessary burden on the farming industry.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

187A1

after 'farmers', insert 'local sourcing of food products, marketing quality'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

187 

187A1 

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Fees and charges Slaughterhouses Meat Hygiene Service Veterinary medicine

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk