Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Monday, 24 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 31 October 2000. It was answered by Nicholas Brown (Labour) on Tuesday, 31 October 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, what assessment he has made of the future of small abattoirs; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Miss McIntosh: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the future of small abattoirs; and if he will make a statement. [132889] Mr. Nick Brown: I am well aware of concerns about the future position of small and medium enterprises. That is why the Agriculture Strategy launched in March set up a Task Force to review the issue of meat inspection charges as they bear on this sector. My colleagues and I are now considering the Task Force recommendations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 355 c372W;355 c371W; 132889
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Fees and charges Inspections Hygiene Meat Small businesses Slaughterhouses
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk