§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for what reasons he has not yet replied to the letters from the Chief Executive of Devon County Council dated 16 December 1997 on the impact of the latest BSE measures and 9 March on the agricultural sector in Devon; and when he expects to reply to them. [36809]
Dr. John Cunningham[holding answer 1 April 1998]: I refer the hon. Member to the reply I sent to the Chief Executive dated 8 April 1998, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House.