§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many animal by-products processing plants have been closed down by local authorities in England during the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThis information is not available. There is some concern about the environmental effects of these plants, and my Department, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Welsh Office, is considering guidance to local authorities and the industry.
§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many animal by-product processing plants there are in England.
§ Mr. Denis HowellAbout 90, according to the best information available.