Written question asked by Tim Yeo (Conservative) on Monday, 30 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 May 2001. It was answered by Nicholas Brown (Labour) on Friday, 11 May 2001 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, if for official statistical purposes the definition of foot and mouth carcass disposal has changed since 20th February. - (Holding answer 3 May 2001).

Answer: Mr. Yeo: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, for official statistical purposes, the definition of foot and mouth carcase disposal has changed since 20 February. [160215] Mr. Nick Brown: [holding answer 3 May 2001]: Carcase disposal has been and continues to be defined for official statistical purposes by reference to the date on which disposal was completed. This is reflected in the statistical data published on the Ministry's website http://www.maff.gov.uk.

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