§ Mr. Farrasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) how many prosecutions have been initiated in the last 10 years under the provisions contained in the Diseases of Animals (Waste Foods) Order, 1957; what charges were made against those persons concerned; and what sentences and fines were imposed;
(2) how many prosecutions are at this moment pending under the provisions contained in the Diseases of Animals (Waste Foods) Order, 1957.
§ Mr. PeartProsecutions are normally undertaken by local authorities, and the information for which the hon. Member has asked is not available.
377WI understand that in the years 1964–66 a total of 28 prosecutions were initiated under the Diseases of Animals (Waste Foods) Order, 1957, and the fines varied from £2–£20. Five prosecutions have been undertaken this year and there is another one pending; the fines so far have varied from £2–£50.