Written question asked by Diana Organ (Labour) on Monday, 3 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 24 February 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 many carcases were disposed of at Cleeve Farm, Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire in the last five years. - Inc figures.

Answer: Diana Organ: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many carcases were disposed of at Cleeve Farm, Westbury-on- Severn, Gloucestershire in the last five years. [96231] Mr. Morley: According to our records, 2,725 carcases were disposed of at Cleeve Farm, Westbury-on-Severn on a series of pyres. This figure comprises 337 carcases originating from Cleeve Farm and 2,388 carcases subsequently brought onto the site for disposal, from surrounding farms.

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