§ Mr. WalterTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the level of beef exports from Northern Ireland. [64857]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyThe Government are pleased to record that regular weekly exports from Northern Ireland under the Export Certified Herds Scheme started in September 1998. The quantities involved have been small, averaging around 20 tonnes per week involving 7 European Countries. The Republic of South Africa (RSA) have also recently confirmed their willingness to take NI beef again although exports to South Africa have not yet started.