HC Deb 21 February 1991 vol 186 c254W
Mr. Cummings

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the state of the United Kingdom slaughtering industry.

Mr. Gummer

The slaughtering sector faces major changes with the advent of the single market. I am pleased to note that the leading companies are gearing up to the challenges and opportunities it offers.