§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many slaughterhouses there are in Powys; how many of these may be closed because of Community regulations; and whether he considers the remaining number adequate to the needs of a major livestock-rearing area.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsSeventeen, none of which is affected by Community regulations. I have no evidence to suggest that there is a shortage of slaughtering capacity in Powys.