HC Deb 10 May 1996 vol 277 cc302-3W
Dr. Strang

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how long he estimates it will take the approved slaughterhouses to slaughter those cattle currently over the age of 30 months. [28324]

Mr. Baldry

[holding answer 7 May 1996]: It is too early to make a meaningful estimate of this kind. The slaughter programme has now started and we aim to remove the backlog of cattle as quickly as possible.

Mr. Beith

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what facilities will be available in the county of Northumberland to collect cull cows and cattle of over 30 months for a slaughter; and if he will designate Acklington mart for this purpose. [28543]

Mr. Baldry

[holding answer 7 May 1996]: Several centres in Northumberland, including Acklington, and others at Hexham, Morpeth and Wooler, are included in the provisional list of markets being designated as collection centres for the slaughter of cattle over 30 months.

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