HC Deb 10 February 2000 vol 344 cc285-6W
16. Mr. Luff

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make it his policy to encourage the introduction of mobile abattoirs. [107897]

Ms Quin

Mobile abattoir facilities can have attractions for a range of interests and may provide welfare benefits. MAFF have recently awarded a grant to the Humane Slaughter Association to support the development of a mobile slaughtering service in central southern England. MAFF Veterinary Meat Hygiene Advisers are available to advise those interested in developing mobile abattoirs.