§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many culled cattle are currently in storage awaiting destruction; where they are stored; and what is the total cost to date of storage. [5700]
§ Mr. BaldryAs at 15 November 907,477 animals had been slaughtered under the over-30-month scheme, of which 33,624 had been directly incinerated. The carcases of 177,586 animals were held in 40 cold stores at various locations throughout the UK. In addition 112,803 tonnes of meat and bonemeal and 71,451 tonnes of tallow from the rendered remains of OTMS cattle were held in seven MBM stores and two tallow stores awaiting eventual incineration. Storage costs since slaughtering under the scheme began in May were £3.39 million.