§ Mr. Clifton-BrownTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what alternative arrangements he is considering for the disposal of fallen stock and destruction of animal casualties if hunting were banned. [8843]
§ Mr. RookerThere are already arrangements for disposing of fallen stock and the destruction of animal casualties other than via hunt kennels. Disposal can be by rendering at an approved rendering plant, incineration or burial, in accordance with the provisions of the Animal By-Products Order 1992 (as amended). This Order also provides for certain premises to receive fallen stock, including knackers' yards: knackermen will usually be licensed slaughtermen for the purpose of killing animal casualties.