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Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 1998. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 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 Dr Narang has supplied his Ministry with the information his scientists had requested in order to validate his BSE testing method.
Answer

Mr. Maclean: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if Dr. Narang has supplied his Ministry with the information his scientists had requested in order to validate his BSE testing method; and if he will make a statement. [44866] Mr. Rooker: The Department is not awaiting any information from Dr. Narang. Research funded by the Medical Research Council is underway at Leeds University to investigate the feasibility of diagnosing pre clinical BSE using cattle urine. Dr. Narang is collaborating in this work.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
44866; 313 c600W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Cattle Diseases Disease control Testing BSE