Written question asked by Lord Lucas (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 September 2000. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 September 2000.

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Hunt of Kings Heath, Lord

Question

Whether, in investigating the cluster of nvCJD cases in Leicestershire, they will make a reference to the collection of samples relating to the "unfit meat" scandal of 20 years ago held at the Ventress laboratories. [HL3628].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

616 c183-4WA

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Disease control Meat Research Leicestershire CJD