dire situation. we have enrolled about 25% of our contract number for approximately 10 weeks so it is a realjuggling act for us trying to make sure that we keep the welfare to a high standard so that we can keep them moving, basically. what keep them moving, basically. what are abattoirs keep them moving, basically. what are abattoirs saying keep them moving, basically. what are abattoirs saying to keep them moving, basically. what are abattoirs saying to farmers right now? what are they saying to you? a couple of weeks ago we had theissue you? a couple of weeks ago we had the issue of the c02 shortage and thatis the issue of the c02 shortage and that is used to stun the animals and abattoirs, but at the moment it seems to be about a shortage of workers in the food processing plants. workers in the food processing lants. . ,., workers in the food processing lants. . , , workers in the food processing lants. . , plants. yeah, so basically they are ust plants. yeah, so basically t
joining us now is the chief executive of the food and drink federation. thank you forjoining us this afternoon. first of all, what effect is this having on the companies and businesses you represent? companies and businesses you reresent? , ., ., ., represent? well, the shortage of drivers and represent? well, the shortage of drivers and the represent? well, the shortage of drivers and the widespread - represent? well, the shortage of. drivers and the widespread shortage of labour, it has been exacerbated by the c02 shortage. that c0 two shortage should be solved and the move for poultry and fuel tanker workers is a start and we should not be diffident about the fact the government has moved on this. it is a fundamental mood by them and they have recognised the problem and we should be pleased they have done so. there is more to happen, i think, but this is a start.