Written question asked by Claire Ward (Labour) on Thursday, 14 May 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 1998. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 1998 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, If he will comment on progress towards lifting the ban on British beef. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mrs. Lait: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress has been made in lifting the EU ban on exports of British beef; [42741] Ms Ward: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on progress towards lifting the ban on British beef. [42745] Mr. Rooker: We expect the Commission to set a date next week for the resumption of exports from Northern Ireland under the Export Certified Herds Scheme. Following constructive discussions with Commission officials the Commission are now preparing their proposal for a Date Based Export Scheme, which would permit the export of beef and beef products from animals born after 1 August 1996. I hope that the proposal will be discussed in the Standing Veterinary Committee in June.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 42745; 313 c339-40W
Session: 1997-98
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Exports EU action Northern Ireland BSE Beef Export certified herds scheme