§ Mr. O'HaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs where information is held about the number of charges brought against abattoirs for breaches of meat hygiene and animal welfare regulations which are withdrawn before they come to court. [160416]
§ Mr. Bradshaw[holding answer 11 March 2004]: Information about the number of charges brought against abattoirs that, are withdrawn before they come to court is recorded on individual case files.