HC Deb 21 June 2000 vol 352 c225W
Mr. Gill

To ask the Secretary of State for Health which EU countries charge for meat inspection on a headage basis. [R] [126197]

Ms Stuart

According to information collected by British Embassies in other member states at the end of 1998, and by the Meat and Livestock Commission in May 1999, it is understood that the following countries charge for meat inspections either partly or wholly on a headage basis:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Luxembourg
  • Portugal
  • Republic or Ireland
  • Spain
  • Sweden.