Written question asked by Diana Organ (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 April 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 10 April 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, how her Department plans to demonstrate to the European Commission that it is complying with the new Regulation of Animal By-Product disposal; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Diana Organ: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how her Department plans to demonstrate to the European Commission that it is complying with the new Regulation of Animal By-Product disposal; and if she will make a statement. [107693] Mr. Morley: Member States must ensure that "adequate arrangements are in place, and that a sufficient infrastructure exists" to ensure compliance with the new rules. The collection and disposal industries advise that there is sufficient capacity within the existing infrastructure to deal with the estimated additional quantities of fallen stock arising from the ban on burial which comes into effect from 1 May. In addition, there will be a requirement for record keeping which will ensure that all animals which die on-farm are accounted for and disposed of through permitted routes.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 107693; 403 c360W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: EU law Disease control Livestock Regulation Waste disposal National fallen stock collection and disposal scheme
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