§ Mr. OatenTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many dairy farms were closed as a result of action taken following farm inspection reports in each year since 1995–96. [69704]
§ Mr. RookerThe table shows the number of production holding registrations withdrawn by financial years. Certain of these withdrawals were temporary as production holdings may be re-registered once they have made the necessary adjustments to comply with legislative requirements.
Year Number 1994–95 62 1995–96 29 1996–97 73 1997–98 51