Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 May 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 May 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, whether advice on the disposal of fallen stock was made available to farmers in Worcestershire before Easter; and if she will place a copy of the advice in the Library. - Inc ref to Defra website, at http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/bv-prods/default.htm.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether advice on the disposal of fallen stock was made available to farmers in Worcestershire before Easter; and if she will place a copy of the advice in the Library. [112658] Mr. Morley: On 17 April we wrote to livestock farmers, including those in Worcestershire, regarding the new rules on the disposal of fallen stock. A copy of the fallen stock letter is available in the Library. Information on the disposal of animal carcases is also available on the Defra website, at http:// www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/bv-prods/default.htm., and from local Defra Animal Health Offices.

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