Written question asked by Lord Northfield (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 1992. It was answered by Baroness Trumpington (Conservative) on Monday, 27 January 1992.

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Written question

Question

How many commercial abattoirs in England & Wales & in Scotland slaughter deer; how many, & of what species of deer were sent to them in 1990 & 1991, & what special welfare safeguards are in operation. - Includes figures for domestic abattoirs not EC approved.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

534 c41-2WA

Session

1991-92

Subjects

Animal welfare Codes of practice Deer Slaughterhouses Veterinary services

Contains statistics

Yes