HC Deb 05 November 1996 vol 284 cc485-6W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what liaison there is between his Department, the Department of Health and the Ministry of Defence on the subject of organophosphate dips and their use; and if he will make a statement. [1857]

  • Grampian Ltd., Aberdeen
  • Grimsby Fish Products Ltd.,Grimsby
  • Interfish Ltd., Plymouth
  • Marshall Foods Ltd., Perthshire
  • Mitchell By-Products, Bradford
  • Shetland Fish Ltd., Shetland
  • Sun Valley Ltd., Hereford
  • United Fish Ltd., Aberdeen.

Mr. Jones

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many Government inspections during(a) 12 June to 12 July, (b) 12 July to 12 August and (c) 12 August to 12 September 1996, were carried out to ensure existing (i) legislation and (ii) guidelines have been met with regard to rendering facilities; and if he will make a statement. [431]

Mrs. Browning

The number of inspection visits made by State Veterinary Service staff to rendering plants during the periods concerned are:

  • 12 June 1996 to 11 July 1996: 87
  • 12 July 1996 and 11 August 1996: 72
  • 12 August 1996 to 11 September 1996: 91