Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 April 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Monday, 23 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 make it his policy that disposal of pet carcasses by cremation should be exempt from the Animal Waste Directive; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Amess: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make it his policy that disposal of pet carcases by cremation should be exempt from the Animal Waste Directive; and if he will make a statement. [156554] Ms Quin: Animal carcase incinerators, including those operated by pet crematoria, were exempted from the provisions of the Waste Incineration Directive on the proviso that controls providing for high environmental standards are included in the EU Animal By-Products Regulation. This Regulation will replace the Animal Waste Directive. It is the intention of the UK to negotiate controls on animal carcase incinerators that are proportionate to the health and environmental risks, while safeguarding their continued use.

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