Question
Under what provisions he ordered abattoirs to take 75 per cent. of cull cows and 50 per cent. of clean cattle from livestock markets.
Answer
Mr. Morley: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under what provisions he ordered abattoirs to take 75 per cent. of cull cows and 50 per cent. of clean cattle from livestock markets. [4254] Mr. Baldry: This measure was brought in to help ensure the smooth running of the over-30-month scheme by improving access for producers and preserving historic patterns of trade. It is provided for by article 3 of EC regulation 716/96, which requires the United Kingdom to adopt all necessary measures to ensure proper application of the scheme.