Written question asked by David Heath (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 24 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 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, how many pigs in England were fed with whey in the last twelve months; and what proportion they constitute of the national herd. - (Holding answer 27 April 2001).

Answer: Mr. David Heath: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many pigs in England were fed with whey in the last 12 months; and what proportion they constitute of the national herd. [159432] Ms Quin: [holding answer 27 April 2001]: It is estimated that up to 20 per cent. (or 1,051,600 pigs) of the British pig production sector utilises high moisture and moist co-products in pig feeds through liquid-feeding systems, which includes whey.

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