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Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Written question asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour) on Thursday, 9 May 1996, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 May 1996. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 May 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Question

What estimate he has made of the average cost of the slaughter and destruction of a cow. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

Answer

Mr. Foulkes: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has made of the average cost of the slaughter and destruction of a cow. [27481] Mrs. Browning: Meat and Livestock Commission estimates suggest that the average cost is between £55 and £60 per animal.

Type

Written question

Reference

27481; 277 c264W

Session

1995-96

Question not reached

Yes

Subjects

Cattle

Disease control

Slaughterhouses

BSE

Contains statistics

Yes