§ Mr. TylerTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was(a) the total capacity and (b) the total number of abattoirs in Scotland in 1979, 1984, 1989 and 1994; and how many abattoirs in Scotland now conform to the requirements of the Fresh Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) Regulations 1992.
§ Sir Hector MonroMy Department does not hold data on the capacity of slaughterhouses. The number of abattoirs are as follows:
Year Number of abattoirs1 1979 91 1984 75 1989 68 1994 49 1 This figure includes slaughterhouses on the Scottish islands which operate for a short period each year and have a very low throughput. Currently, 49 abattoirs are licensed under the Fresh Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) Regulations 1992; of these, 17 are operating under a temporary derogation for structural upgrading.