§ Mr. G. Campbellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why he has recently decided to permit further imports of Charolais cattle into the United Kingdom, considering the risks of disease and possible adverse effects upon the Scottish export trade.
§ Mr. RossI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 11th March by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Faversham (Mr. Boston). My right hon. Friend and I are satisfied that the veterinary conditions and tests we shall require provide adequate animal 173W health safeguards. We have no reason to believe that there will be any adverse effect upon our export trade.