§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) pursuant to her answer to the hon. Member for Dulwich of 13 April,Official Report, column 180, regarding animals unfit for transit if she will list for each consignment (a) the country of registration of the haulier and (b) the nationality of the driver;
(2) pursuant to her answer to the hon. Member for Dulwich of 13 April, Official Report, column 180, regarding animals unfit for transit what was the place of slaughter for each consignment and how many animals were (a) deemed unfit for transit, (b) recumbent and (c) dead, on arrival at the place of slaughter.
§ Mr. SoamesThe place of slaughter was a slaughterhouse in Birmingham. The other information requested is as follows.
ensure that EC legislation does not disadvantage the industry in any way and that the regulatory burden is minimised. It liaises closely with the various cheese associations, which act as a central contact point for cheese makers, wholesalers and retailers. In addition, it ensures that the National Dairy Council, the co-ordinating body for the dairy industry's generic information and promotion activities in England and Wales, is kept fully informed of the availability of EC funds for promotional work.
43WThe Ministry also assists the export of all British food, including cheese, through its support of Food From Britain —FFB—and initiatives such as the continental challenge. Specialist cheese makers can benefit from the FFB speciality food programme which helps small producers to promote and market their products both nationally and internationally.