HC Deb 04 November 1996 vol 284 cc351-2W
27. Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what action he will take to ensure that the abattoirs authorised in Wales to partake in the 30-month cull scheme give priority to animals from producers in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [304]

Mr. Jonathan Evans

I have asked the Intervention Board executive agency to ensure that Welsh abattoirs participating in the scheme give priority to animals from Welsh producers until the backlog is cleared.