HC Deb 05 March 1997 vol 291 c674W
Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has made of the full economic cost to the United Kingdom of the BSE crisis, excluding the cost to the Government. [18033]

Mr. Baldry

The Ministry is commissioning an independent study to provide a comprehensive assessment of the economic impact of BSE across the whole UK economy and within particular regions. The study is expected to be completed during September 1997.