§ Judy MallaberTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the progress of the BSE Inquiry. [33694]
Dr. John CunninghamThe BSE Inquiry, chaired by Lord Justice Phillips, started its public hearings today. After having considered the volume of material to be assessed and the complexity of the issues under review, the Inquiry has requested an additional six months in which to complete its work. The Government have agreed, and set a revised date for delivery of the Inquiry's report of 30 June 1999.