Written question asked by Jimmy Wray (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 November 1988. It was answered by Lord MacGregor of Pulham Market (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 1988 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What measures MAFF have introduced to prevent human consumption of beef infected by bovine spongiform encephalopathy. - From 8 August all cattle suspected, on clinical grounds, of being affected have been compulsorily slaughtered & their carcases either incinerated or buried.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

142 c98W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Consumption Cattle Animal products Contamination Diseases Food Meat BSE