Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Monday, 10 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 June 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 20 June 2002 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 her Department will conclude its examination of the potential benefits of using x-ray equipment to scan for illegal meat imports. - We are still in the process of assessing the X-ray equipment already in use by HMCE and will be discussing with other countries their experiences with particular technologies. (Holding answer 13 June 2002).

Answer: Mr. Lidington: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when her Department will conclude its examination of the potential benefits of using X-ray equipment to scan for illegal meat imports. [61586] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 13 June 2002]: We are still in the process of assessing the X-ray equipment already in use by HMCE and will be discussing with other countries their experiences with particular technologies.

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