Written question asked by Ann Clwyd (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 1997. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Monday, 17 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: What meetings took place between Ministers and officials of his Department and board members and officials of Electrophoretics International (a) prior to the contract for research into a diagnostic test for BSE being let, (b) during the life of the contract and (c) after the expiration date of the contract.

Answer: Mrs. Clwyd: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what meetings took place between Ministers and officials of his Department and board members and officials of Electrophoretics International (a) prior to the contract for research into a diagnostic test for BSE being let, (b) during the life of the contract and (c) after the expiration date of the contract. [20667] Mrs. Browning: The agreement was signed on 22 December 1995 and has not expired in respect of all its provisions. MAFF officials attended two meetings with Electrophoretics International representatives prior to the signing of the agreement and two meetings subsequently. This is in addition to contact between scientists from the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Weybridge and EI on research collaboration as provided for in the agreement.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 20667; 292 c376W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Contracts Cattle Diseases Disease control Research Testing BSE Electrophoretics International