Written question asked by Ian Gibson (Labour) on Thursday, 15 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 March 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Thursday, 8 March 2001 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, What investment he has made into research for a diagnostic test for BSE. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

Answer: Dr. Gibson: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what investment he has made into research for a diagnostic test for BSE. [151410] Ms Quin: Since 1992 my Department has spent £17.7 million on research projects on producing diagnostic tests for TSEs. This includes work on background science which may lead to the development of a new test, collaborative work in which the approaches of scientists overseas are being further developed and evaluated, and the production and collection of tissues from animals infected with TSEs for use by researchers who are developing diagnostic tests.

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