Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 3 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 October 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 15 October 2001 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the Farm Assured British Beef and Lamb inspection policy will be revised to reflect the difficulties encountered by farmers with `D' notice restrictions in selling their stock in the aftermath of foot and mouth disease; and if she will make a statement. (Letter in Library Dep 01/1286). (Holding answer 9 July 2001).

Answer: Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when the Farm Assured British Beef and Lamb inspection policy will be revised to reflect the difficulties encountered by farmers with `D' notice restrictions in selling their stock in the aftermath of foot and mouth disease; and if she will make a statement. [2583] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 9 July 2001]: I replied to the hon. Member by letter on 6 August 2001, and placed a copy of my letter in the Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2583; 372 c1101W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Inspections Disease control Foot and mouth disease Farmers Livestock Meat Quality control Transport Beef Sheep meat
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