Written question asked by Charles Hendry (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 January 1997. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Monday, 13 January 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: What has been the total number of cases reported to his Ministry of BSE in cattle imported from the Netherlands since January 1996, by month.

Answer: Mr. Hendry: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the total number of cases reported to his Ministry of BSE in cattle imported from the Netherlands since January 1996, by month. [9845] Mrs. Browning: No cases of BSE have been reported in cattle imported into Great Britain from the Netherlands since January 1996. We are however investigating the possibility that one cow, confirmed positive in September 1996, may have been imported from the Netherlands in 1994, but was carrying a British ear tag at the time of report. The Dutch authorities will not be contacted until all details have been verified.

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