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Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 8 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 December 1997. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, under what circumstances it is permissible to export beef products derived from animals which are over 30 months of age.
Answer

Mr. Llwyd: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under what circumstances it is permissible to export beef products derived from animals which are over 30 months of age. [20314] Mr. Rooker: The export of beef products obtained from bovine animals of any age slaughtered in the United Kingdom is prohibited. The re-export of products made from beef obtained from bovine animals slaughtered outside the UK is permitted.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
303 c133W; 20314
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Exports Meat products BSE Beef