HC Deb 07 March 2002 vol 381 cc478-9W
18. Mr. McLoughlin

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the resumption of beef exports to France. [38011]

Mr. Morley

The Government have made it clear that we expect France to comply with the judgment of the European Court of Justice and lift its ban on British beef exports as soon as possible. The Secretary of State has discussed this issue with Commissioner Byrne and we are confident that the Commission will take further action in the court as necessary.