§ Mr. TylerTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if he will list the organisations and companies which have made representations about the Meat Hygiene Service's charging regime due to be introduced on 1 April 1999; [79439]
(2) what further consultations are taking place on the Meat Hygiene Services charging regime, due to be introduced on 1 April 1999, with special reference to low throughput abattoirs; and if he will make a statement. [79440]
§ Mr. Rooker[holding answer 31 March 1999]: The level of Meat Hygiene Service (MHS) charges to apply in 1999–2000 for hygiene/welfare inspection and for the
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