Written question asked by Gavin Strang (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 March 1997. It was answered by Viscount Hailsham (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: If he will list the methods of disposal that are (a) permitted and (b) currently in operation for (i) specified bovine material and (ii) non-specified bovine material from cattle with bovine spongiform encephalopathy, including the condensate and washwater produced from rendering of such material. - Inc figs. (Further information at 292 c54-5W)

Answer: Dr. Strang: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the methods of disposal that are (a) permitted and (b) currently in operation for (i) specified bovine material and (ii) non-specified bovine material from cattle with bovine spongiform encephalopathy, including the condensate and washwater produced from rendering of such material. [18696] Mr. Douglas Hogg: The carcases of virtually all BSE-suspect animals are incinerated: in 1996, 9,643 carcases were incinerated and three buried. No material from BSE suspects is allowed to go for rendering.

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