Written question asked by Lord Blyth (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 October 1999. It was answered by Baroness Hayman (Labour) on Monday, 11 October 1999.

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Hayman, Baroness

Question

Whether a slaughterhouse owner who suspects that an animal presented for slaughter at his establishment may produce meat in which veterinary medicines residues may be above the statutory limits may require a sample to be procured by an official veterinary surgeon for transmission to and testing by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate; and whether he is entitled to receive a result in sufficient time to release the carcass should residue levels be within acceptable limits. [HL 3256].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

605 c38WA; HL 3256

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Animals Administrative delays Meat Standards Testing Slaughterhouses Residues Veterinary Medicines Directorate Statutory instruments