HC Deb 08 January 2002 vol 377 cc759-60W
Mrs. Browning

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1) what the gross costs are for the acquisition of the land used as a holding/transit area for carcases at Westlake Farm, Oakford, Devon; [23534]

(2) what the gross costs are for the construction of the holding/transit area for carcases at Westlake Farm, Oakford, Devon. [23535]

Mr. Morley

[holding answer 17 December 2001]The site at Westlake Farm was not purchased. Negotiations are ongoing with the owner over the terms of the rental arrangements and about reinstatement of the site, taking into account of the council's requirements. Construction costs for the holding facility were £668,640.

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