Written question asked by Colin Shepherd (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: What evidence Professor Pennington asked for from the Meat Hygiene Service in Scotland in respect of standards of hygiene in slaughterhouses as part of his inquiry.

Answer: Sir Colin Shepherd: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what evidence Professor Pennington asked for from the Meat Hygiene Service in Scotland in respect of standards of hygiene in slaughterhouses as part of his inquiry. [20736] Mr. Michael Forsyth: This is a matter for Professor Pennington and the expert group. Information from the Meat Hygiene Service has been made available through one of the group's members and the MHS is preparing further material to supply to the group. I understand that group members have also visited slaughterhouses to observe the position at first hand.

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