Written question asked by Baroness Byford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 March 2005. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Thursday, 3 March 2005.

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Written question

Question

Further to the independent inquiry into the Meat Hygiene Service's failure to test cattle aged between 24 to 30 months for bovine spongiform encephalopathy, who within the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is authorised to change instructions on this subject; and what process led to the withdrawal of the right of official veterinary surgeons to exercise professional judgment on testing. [HL 1307].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

670 c45WA; HL 1307

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Cattle Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Inquiries Testing Veterinary services BSE Meat Hygiene Service