§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will hold discussions with the French Minister of Agriculture designed to ensure that France does not restrict breeding cattle imports to herds that are both brucellosis-free and do not include vaccinated cattle; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BishopThis matter has been discussed between the British and French authorities. As a result, the French authorities will apply the terms of the EEC directive on intra-Community trade in live cattle and pigs to cattle exported from Great Britain to France, but will nevertheless allow firm orders for British cattle taken at the Paris Salon d'Agriculture in March to be honoured.