Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 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, when a decision will be reached on the application by Mr.Tim Dunkley of Greenfield Farm, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, for disposal of his stock under the Welfare Disposal Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the reasons for the delay in making this decision. (Holding answer 9 April 2001)

Answer: Mr. Fabricant: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the pigs at the farm of Keith Mallaber, Grove Farm, Whittington Hurst, Staffordshire, will be removed under the Welfare Disposal Scheme. [156924] Mr. Luff: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a decision will be reached on the application by Mr. Tim Dunkley of Greenfield Farm, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, for disposal of his stock under the Welfare Disposal Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the reasons for the delay in making this decision. [157013] Ms Quin: [holding answers 5 and 9 April 2001]: It is not possible to comment on the position of individual applications made under the Livestock Welfare Disposal Scheme. Major efforts are under way to provide appropriate help to applicants under the scheme. Details of work on welfare issues have been sent to all hon. Members by my noble Friend Baroness Hayman.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 367 c491W; 157013
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Compensation Administrative delays Disease control Foot and mouth disease Worcestershire
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