§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether the use of those bovine offals currently banned for use in products for human consumption is permitted for use in pet foods; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether pet food manufacturers can currently use without restriction brine offals currently banned from human consumption.
§ Mr. MacleanSpongiform encephalopathies have never been recorded in domestic pets. Moreover, the industry's policy is not to use these materials. There is thus no need for regulatory action.