§ Mr. TylerTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was(a) the total capacity and (b) the total number of abattoirs in Northern Ireland in 1979, 1984, 1989 and 1994; and how many abattoirs in Northern Ireland now conform to the requirements of the Fresh Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) Regulations 1992.
§ Mr. AncramThe information requested is as follows. The Fresh Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) Regulations 1992 do not extend to Northern Ireland. However, all abattoirs conform to the requirements of the EC fresh meat directive.