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Written question asked by Viscount Hailsham (Conservative) on Friday, 19 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 1998. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 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 place in the Library the advice that he received from Sir Kenneth Calman regarding the health risks posed by beef on the bone. - Ref to Department of Health press release dated 5 December 1997 in Library.
Answer

Mr. Hogg: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will place in the Library the advice that he received from Sir Kenneth Calman regarding the health risks posed by beef on the bone. [22494] Mr. Rooker: A statement by Sir Kenneth Calman in which he outlined his advice to Ministers was published in a press release by the Department of Health on 5 December 1997. As is usual practice, a copy was placed in the Library of the House at the same time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22494; 304 c88W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Cattle Diseases Health hazards Disease control BSE Beef Calman, Kenneth