HC Deb 14 December 1961 vol 651 cc60-1W
34. Mr. Peart

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the future of imports of Charollais bulls from France.

Mr. Soames

I have no statement to make.

Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the recent outbreak of disease in the imported Charollais bulls, he will now consider sending back to France the 27 remaining animals, when they come out of quarantine in three weeks' time.

Mr. Soames

No. I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave at Question Time today.

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