§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what advice he is giving to local authorities that are intending to ban or have banned British beef from their establishments; and if he will make a statement;
(2) on how many occasions, and in which local authorities, members of his staff have met representatives from local authorities to discuss proposed or existing bans on British beef in establishments of the local authorities concerned;
(3) if he will list the local authorities that are intending to ban or have banned British beef in their establishments; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gummer[holding answer 17 May 1990]: All local authorities have been advised of the Department of Health's view that British beef can be eaten safely by everyone. This Ministry has issued comprehensive guidance to all local authorities, copies of which have been placed in the Library of the House.