§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs which abattoirs in the United Kingdom are licensed to kill water buffalo. [80456]
§ Ms BlearsI have been asked to reply.
Any abattoir licensed under the Fresh Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) Regulations 1995 (as amended) to slaughter bovine animals may slaughter water buffalo, provided it has the capability to handle these animals.
The list of abattoirs licensed to slaughter bovine animals has been placed in the Library. Those known to slaughter water buffalo are shown in bold type.