HC Deb 05 May 1994 vol 242 c635W
Mr. Battle

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the current Government position with regard to BSE in the food chain.

Mr. Soames

Measures taken in the United Kingdom since BSE was identified protect public health irrespective of the progress of the epidemic, and have been endorsed by a wide range of independent experts in this country and international organisations. The chief medical officer has publicly stated that British beef can be safely eaten by everyone.