Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 March 2000. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 March 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, pursuant to his Answer of 10th March 2000, 345 c868W, if he will make a statement on the practice of spreading of liquid condensate on land in Staffordshire; when he intends to announce new proposals; and what public consultation is proposed in relation to the Committee's recommendations.

Answer: Ms Walley: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer of 10 March 2000, Official Report, column 868W, if he will make a statement on the practice of spreading of liquid condensate on land in Staffordshire; when he intends to announce new proposals; and what public consultation is proposed in relation to the Committee's recommendations. [115087] Ms Quin: We are actively considering controls on the spreading of condensate from the rendering of ruminant animals to land. Once proposals are ready, we will consult on them.

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