§ 48. Sir Paul Hawkinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he remains completely satisfied that there is no danger to the health of British livestock by the continued imports of Danish pigmeat.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerAll international trade gives rise to some disease risk. However, in relation to Danish imports, I am completely satisfied that the prompt action taken by the Danish authorities in banning exports from Funen when a single outbreak of foot and mouth disease occurred in mid-January ensured that our livestock were adequately protected.