§ Mrs. Helen JacksonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if he will list the144W the cohorts of imported cattle which develop BSE are traced in their country of origin have been notified to his Department. [14774]
§ Mrs. BrowningIn cases where it is believed that an imported animal was infected with BSE in its country of origin, the chief veterinary officer of the country concerned will be notified, and an epidemiological report requested. If it is established that the animal has been infected there, it will be for the veterinary authorities in that country to take appropriate action in relation to animals associated with that case. Where the imported animal has been infected in this country, there will be no tracing back to the country of origin.