Written question asked by Lord Beith (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 15 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 March 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Monday, 26 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, if, for the duration of the foot and mouth restrictions, he will delay the implementation of the EU scheme for sampling all bovine carcasses of animals more than 30 months old; what modifications have been made to the scheme following his discussions with farming, trade and hunt kennel representatives; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 20 March 2001).

Answer: Mr. Beith: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, for the duration of the foot and mouth restrictions, he will delay the implementation of the EU scheme for sampling all bovine carcases of animals more than 30-months-old; what modifications have been made to the scheme following his discussions with farming, trade and hunt kennel representatives; and if he will make a statement. [154716] Ms Quin: [holding answer 20 March 2001]: We will shortly be consulting publicly with interested organisations on our proposals and will take account of comments received before reaching final decisions.

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