HC Deb 20 January 1992 vol 202 c21W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many animal test certificates for bovine somatotropin are currently in operation in the United Kingdom; how many sites and how many cows are affected; in which counties or regions they are operational; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gummer

Three companies have current animal test certificates authorising trials using bovine somatotropin products. Together, these permit companies to administer a BST product to a maximum of 1,287 cows on 23 sites, but no cows are currently being treated.

As the hon. Member is already aware, section 118 of the Medicines Act 1968 precludes me from disclosing further details.