§ Mr. PaiceTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many abattoirs have indicated that they are prepared to be dedicated to the date-based export scheme. [70631]
§ Mr. Rooker[holding answer 11 February 1999]: A small number have expressed an interest, but we have not at this stage asked for formal applications. It would be premature to do so before the Commission have carried out their inspection, which they must do before a date can be set for the resumption of exports.