Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 April 2001. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 April 2001 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, If he will make a statement on the use of the Biffa waste disposal site in Abbey Village, Chorley for animals slaughtered under the Welfare Slaughter Scheme. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Hoyle: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the use of the Biffa waste disposal site in Abbey Village, Chorley for animals slaughtered under the welfare slaughter scheme. [157194] Mr. Meacher: The Environment Agency has identified licensed landfill sites which are suitable for the disposal of carcases from the Livestock Welfare Disposal Scheme. I understand that uninfected sheep and pig carcases from the scheme are being disposed of at this site under a contract agreed between the site operators and the Intervention Board Executive Agency.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 367 c195W; 157194
Session: 2000-01
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Disease control Foot and mouth disease Livestock Waste disposal Chorley Biffa
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