Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 December 1996. It was answered by Tony Baldry (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 December 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: What is his current estimate of the number of animals remaining to be culled in the over 30 month cull scheme.

Answer: Mr. Llwyd: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his current estimate of the number of animals remaining to be culled in the over 30-month cull scheme; and if he will make a statement. [7913] Mr. Baldry: The backlog of animals waiting to be slaughtered under the over-30-month scheme has now been eliminated in Great Britain and will very shortly be cleared in Northern Ireland. Cattle will therefore be able to be presented for the scheme at their normal point of slaughter, as originally intended.

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