§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received on the rendering capacity available to Welsh abattoirs; and if he will make a statement. [29608]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesMy right hon. Friend and I have been closely monitoring the rendering provision for Wales and have listened carefully to the many representations from hon. Members, the farming unions, abattoirs and individuals.
291WWe have strongly put the case for appropriate provision for Wales and officials are in constant contact with the Intervention Board which is operating the scheme.