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OP Date20/6/88
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION
For WRITTEN ANSWER on
22/6/88
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HKD
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TEXT OF QUESTION :-
MR WIN GRIFFITHS (BRIDGEND)
before
NOON 21/6/88
To ask the Secretary of State/HMG;
what are the average charges to dealers using the Hong Kong Agriculture and Fisheries Department cattle holding depot; and whether this covers provision of bedding and water.
HKC 140/1
to P/S
MR. EGGAR
(Minister)
for approval by
NOON
PQSRE
REPLY (s)
for answer by
MR. EGGAR
(Minister)
ANSWER:
L
No charge is made if the cattle are to be slaughtered in a public
abattoir. A flat charge of one Hong Kong dollar per head is
made if they are to be slaughtered in a private abattoir. Because of the climate in Hong Kong there is no requirement for bedding. Water is provided as necessary.
copy to
Private Secretary
PS/
LORD GLENARTHUR
(Minister)
Parliamentary Clerk
authorised
словит (Head of Dept.)