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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
When the contract for research into a diagnostic test for BSE with Electrophoretics International ended; for what reasons it was not renewed; and what plans he has for further contracts with the company.
Answer

Mrs. Clwyd: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the contract for research into a diagnostic test for BSE with Electrophoretics International ended; for what reasons it was not renewed; and what plans he has for further contracts with the company. [20669] Mrs. Browning: MAFF has a collaborative agreement with Electrophoretics International which continues to operate. MAFF will continue to treat the company in the same way as all other bodies in relation to research and supply of materials. There are no plans for any further contracts with EI at this time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20669; 292 c376W;292 c377W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Contracts Cattle Diseases Disease control Research Testing BSE Electrophoretics International