§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what information he has on the average knacker charge for the collection of(a) bovine casualties and (b) ruminant casualties in each year from 1979 onwards on the basis of 1989–90 prices in Wales.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsThe charging by knackers for the removal of carcases is a comparatively recent development resulting from changes in the market for animal by-products. Details of these charges are not available in the form requested, but is understood that the current average ranges of charges in Wales are as follows:
£ Adult cattle 10–30 Calves 2–5 Sheep 4–8