Written question asked by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 30 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 November 2003. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with representatives from (a) the Meat and Livestock Commission, (b) local authorities and (c) the livestock industry about the (i) extent and (ii) impact of livestock market closures. - (Holding answer 3 November 2003).

Answer: Andrew George: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions she has had with representatives from (a) the Meat and Livestock Commission, (b) local authorities and (c) the livestock industry about the (i) extent and (ii) impact of livestock market closures. [136192] Mr. Bradshaw :[holding answer 3 November 2003]: In consultation with its stakeholders the Department keeps the network of livestock auction markets throughout the country under review. This includes the extent and impact of closures in view of the importance of these enterprises in the rural economy.

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