Beef Exports (Hansard, 20 November 2003)

HC Deb 20 November 2003 vol 413 cc1193-4W 1193W

§ Michael Fabricant
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what compensation has been offered to UK farmers as a consequence of the unauthorised ban on British beef imports to France; and if she will make a statement. [139845]
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§ Mr. Bradshaw
No compensation has been offered to UK farmers for the effects of the illegal French ban on imports of UK beef. Any bids for compensation must come from those affected and be pursued with the French authorities.