Disposal of Fallen Stock

Part of New Clause 1 – in the House of Commons at 6:45 pm on 27 February 2001.

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Photo of Owen Paterson Owen Paterson Opposition Whip (Commons) 6:45, 27 February 2001

Within hours, carcases begin to decompose. That is what the hon. Gentleman does not understand. The vast majority of casualties on farms are healthy, and he has not taken that point on board. They are not diseased, and the hunt comes in if an animal has an accident. It is put down swiftly and humanely. [Interruption.] The animals have not got foot and mouth: they are healthy animals. The hon. Gentleman should listen.