§ Dr. StrangTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many cattle were slaughtered under the 30-month scheme(a) up to and including 16 June 1996 and (b) (i) from 17 June 1996 to 25 August 1996, (ii) 26 August 1996 to 31 December 1996 and (iii) 1 January 1997 to the latest available date; how many abattoirs were paid for each period; and what was the total amount paid to abattoirs (1) gross and (2) net of EU contributions for each period. [20986]
§ Mr. Douglas HoggThe information requested is as follows:
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Slaughterings under the over-30-months scheme Animals slaughtered1 (number) Abattoirs receiving payment (number)59 Slaughter fees paid to abattoirs2 (£ million) (a) Up to and including 16 June 1996 136,901 59 5.9 (b) From 17 June 1996 to 25 August 1996 279,395 61 23.7 (c) From 26 August 1996 to 31 December 1996 716,401 66 26.2 (d) From 1 January 1997 to 7 March 1997 168,760 61 13.2 Total 1,301,457 — 69.0 1 Includes OTMS animals slaughtered on-farm and subsequently incinerated 2 The slaughter fee is wholly funded by the Exchequer.