Written question asked by Lord Cocks of Hartcliffe (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 July 1999. It was answered by Lord Donoughue (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 July 1999.

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Donoughue, Lord

Question

Whether they are satisfied that imported French wines which have been prepared with dried bulls blood present no health hazard to British consumers; and what steps are taken to ensure that imported French wines do not contain impurities; and whether they are satisfied that the French methods of checking their wine production for impurities are as good as those used in the United Kingdom. [HL 3577] [HL 3578] [HL 3579].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 3577; 604 c95WA

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Health hazards France Standards Testing Wines