Written question asked by Lord Morris of Manchester (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 May 1996. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 May 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: What representations he has had in relation to BSE from the British Veterinary Association; what reply he is sending; what action he is taking.

Answer: Mr. Alfred Morris: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has had in relation to BSE from the British Veterinary Association; what reply he is sending; what action he is taking; and if he will make a statement.[27141] Mrs. Browning: Ministers and officials have had a number of contacts with the British Veterinary Association including a meeting chaired by my hon. Friend the Minister of State with the association and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons on 25 April. That was a useful meeting and we have taken into account the points made to him by the association.

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