HC Deb 04 June 1996 vol 278 c374W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 20 May,Official Report, column 66, what plans he has to set up rendering capacity in Wales in conjunction with the 30-month and cull cow slaughter scheme. [30698]

Mr Hague

We are continually monitoring all aspects of the operation of the over 30-month slaughter scheme; we are actively considering a variety of options for increasing throughput of cattle under the scheme.

Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total number of(a) beef cattle and (b) dairy cattle slaughtered so far in Wales under the 30-month compensation scheme. [31115]

Mr. Hague

The total number of cattle from Wales slaughtered under this scheme at 30 May 1996 is 7,383.

No breakdown between beef cattle and dairy cattle is available.