Written question asked by David Hinchliffe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 July 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Monday, 1 July 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

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Dept of the Environment

Question

What research he has evaluated as to the size of filter pore needed to prevent possible contamination of potable water from abattoir discharges; what information he has collated as to how many water companies are requiring abattoirs involved in the national BSE cull to provide fine filter systems; and what is his policy with regard to the provision of fine filter systems at abattoirs dealing with cattle from the national BSE cull.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

280 c267-8W; 34776;34777;34778

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Disease control Pollution Water Slaughterhouses BSE