§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many animal by-products processing plants there are in Scotland.
§ Mr. William RossThere are at present about 40 animal by-products processing plants in Scotland engaged in making tallow and meat and bonemeal.
§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many animal by-products processing plants have been closed down by local authorities in Scotland during the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. William RossI know of no case in Scotland of a by-products processing plant having been closed down by a local authority during the last 10 years.