Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Monday, 2 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 April 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Monday, 30 April 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 he will list the sites that were under consideration as possible locations for a mass burial site for animals slaughtered to control foot and mouth disease at the time of the Prime Minister's recent visit to Worcestershire. - Includes fact that no specific sites were under consideration during the Prime Minister's visit. (Holding answer 5 April 2001).

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the sites that were under consideration as possible locations for a mass burial site for animals slaughtered to control foot and mouth disease at the time of the Prime Minister's recent visit to Worcestershire. [156992] Ms Quin: [holding answer 5 April 2001]: No specific sites were under consideration during the Prime Minister's visit to Worcester. The need to identify suitable sites was highlighted as a priority during the discussions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 367 c498W; 156992
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Disease control Foot and mouth disease Location Waste disposal Worcestershire
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