HC Deb 30 November 1988 vol 142 c236W
Mr. Beggs

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether, in view of the over-capacity in slaughterhouse facilities in Northern Ireland, he will set out the justification for grant aid for the further provision of slaughtering facilities from Her Majesty's Government or European Economic Community sources.

Mr. Viggers

Investment relating to an increase in beef and pigmeat slaughtering capacity in Northern Ireland is ineligible for consideration for assistance from Her Majesty's Government or the European Community unless it relates to the modernisation, rationalisation or replacement of existing capacity.