Written question asked by Alasdair Morgan (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 24 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2000. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Monday, 27 November 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when he expects to publish his response to the committee set up to examine the costs of meat inspections in abattoirs.

Answer: Mr. Alasdair Morgan: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects to publish his response to the committee set up to examine the costs of meat inspections in abattoirs. [135046] Ms Quin: The Government have given careful consideration to the recommendations of the Maclean Report and have noted the widespread support given to them by industry interests. The Government's broad intentions in respect of the recommendations will be announced shortly in the Rural White Paper.

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