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Written question asked by Elliot Morley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 May 1995. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 May 1995 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
If he will show his assessment of the percentage of beef samples with traces of clenbuterol or other artificial growth promoters in each of the EC member states; how much of this contaminated beef finds its way into the British market; what concerns he has as to whether existing EC legislation to prevent the use of artificial growth promoters is effective.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
259 c220W
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Contamination Inspections EU law Drugs Food Hormones Beef Veterinary medicine Clenbuterol