HC Deb 21 November 1996 vol 285 cc706-7W
15. Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on progress being made towards the implementation of the selective cull of cattle in accordance with the Florence agreement. [3734]

Mr. Douglas Hogg

The Government announced on 19 September that they would not proceed for the present with the selective cull of cattle in relation to BSE.

17. Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he last met representatives of the farming unions to discuss the throughput of animals to slaughter under the current cull scheme; and if he will make a statement. [3736]

Mr. Hogg

I meet the National Farmers Union regularly to discuss BSE issues, including the operation of the over-30-months scheme.

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