Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 March 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 March 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, what plans are in place to use the rendering plant at Marsh Barton, Exeter for foot and mouth cases. - (Holding answer 19 March 2001).

Answer: Mr. Steen: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans are in place to use the rendering plant at Marsh Barton, Exeter for foot and mouth cases. [154436] Ms Quin: [holding answer 19 March 2001]: Following the successful introduction of rendering foot and mouth carcases at the Prosper de Mulder plant in Widnes, carcases have been sent to the plant at Marsh Barton since 16 March. Further plants at Great Torrington in Devon and at Paisley are now also being used.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 154436; 365 c603W;365 c605W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Disease control Foot and mouth disease Exeter Slaughterhouses Paisley Widnes
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