Small Abbatoirs discussed at Westminster

The Sustainable Food Trust hopes this results in clear action

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Chair of the Abattoir Sector Group (ASG),John Mettrick, said: “We would like to thank the MPs and Ministers involved in today’s debate which showed that across all parties and nations a network of smaller and local abattoirs are crucial for the future of farming and local meat. We welcome the ongoing collaboration between the ASG and Defra through the co-chaired Small Abattoir Task and Finish Group. We also welcomed calls for the continuation of the Smaller Abattoir Fund whi