Skip to main content

Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 May 1999. It was answered by Lord Donoughue (Labour) on Thursday, 13 May 1999.


Donoughue, Lord

Question
Whether the closure of formerly profitable small and medium abattoirs, brought about solely by the inability of their owners to meet increased hygiene charges, can be attributed to market forces. [HL 2394]. - Includes figure.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 2394; 600 c163WA
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Fees and charges Inspections Disease control Hygiene Meat Small businesses Slaughterhouses BSE
Contains statistics
Yes