Written question asked by Lord Vinson (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 March 2000. It was answered by Baroness Hayman (Labour) on Monday, 13 March 2000.

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Hayman, Baroness

Question

Whether sheep under four years of age could be contaminated with BSE by consuming meat and bone meal; and if not (a) what purpose is served by the introduction of a compulsory identification scheme and its attendant costs; and (b) whether they will raise the age at which specified sheep offal has to be removed from 12 months to 24 months. [HL 1242].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1242; 610 c188-9WA

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Animal feed Disease control Livestock Meat Offal Sheep BSE Trade documentation