Bovine Somatotropin (Hansard, 16 May 1988)

§ Mr. Corbyn
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what information he has as to how many calves have been born as a result of the use of bovine somatotropin; what controls he has over the future use of such animals; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Donald Thompson
No calves have been born as a result of the use of bovine somatotropin.

§ Mr. Corbyn
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many representations, and from whom, he has received concerning the use of bovine somatotropin; and if he will publish them.

§ Mr. Donald Thompson
I have received a considerable number of letters from individuals and organisations representing consumers, producers and distributors. It would not be appropriate to publish such individual representations.
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§ Mr. Corbyn
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many licences for the use of bovine somatotropin in the United Kingdom have been issued by him.

§ Mr. Donald Thompson
Three ATCs have been issued to permit trials in a maximum of 1,130 cows. No product licences have been issued.