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Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will list abattoirs in the South West and South East of England which will slaughter animals over the age of 30 months but less than 42 months under the Government's Beef Assurance Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the Government's support for organic farming; what legislation prevents abattoirs from slaughtering cattle over the age of 30 months under the Beef Assurance Scheme. (Holding answers 5 November 2002).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
392 c504W;392 c516W; 78919;78920
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Cattle Disease control Meat Slaughterhouses BSE Beef South East South West
Link
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