HC Deb 18 May 1999 vol 331 cc340-2W
Mr. Drew

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will bring forward proposals on measures to protect cattle through the Berne Convention. [84422]

Mr. Rooker

The Government have no plans to seek the inclusion of cattle in the Berne Convention. The aims of the Convention are to conserve wild flora and fauna and their natural habitats with particular emphasis given to endangered and vulnerable species.