Skip to main content

Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 1996. It was answered by Jonathan Evans (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 November 1996 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
What progress has been made in ensuring that Welsh farmers are given access to the approved abattoirs authorised under the 30 month cattle cull scheme.
Answer

Mr. Llwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what progress has been made in ensuring that Welsh farmers are given access to the approved abattoirs authorised under the 30-month cattle cull scheme; and if he will make a statement. [1752] Mr. Jonathan Evans: The Intervention Board executive agency is ensuring that an appropriate proportion of cattle from Wales is slaughtered each week in both Welsh and English abattoirs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1752; 284 c512W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Disease control Wales BSE