Pâté de Foie Gras (Hansard, 22 April 1985)

HC Deb 22 April 1985 vol 77 c367W 367W

§ Mr. Kilroy-Silk
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will take steps to ban the importation of pâté de foie gras.

§ Mrs. Fenner
No. The method of feeding geese for the production of pâté de foie gras has been examined by both the Council of Europe and the European Parliament, following expert advice. Neither body saw reason to restrict or prohibit it.