HC Deb 08 June 1998 vol 313 cc452-3W
Mr. Levitt

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures he proposes to take to encourage farmers to make better use of the knackers' trade. [44358]

Mr. Rooker

It is for the livestock industry to take responsibility for disposing of its waste in a safe and sustainable manner. Nevertheless, the Department will continue to urge the industry to use knackers' yards and hunt kennels to dispose of fallen stock wherever possible. Officials will also continue to liaise with representatives of the knacker and farming industries over future arrangements for the disposal of fallen stock.