Beef Assurance Scheme (Hansard, 3 July 1997)

HC Deb 03 July 1997 vol 297 c261W 261W

§ Mr. Green
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will simplify the requirements of the Beef Assurance Scheme. [6152]

§ Mr. Rooker
The Reef Assurance Scheme rules are strict in order to command the confidence of consumers. They were written in consultation with the Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee (SEAC) and minimise any risk of BSE occurring in a scheme herd. The scheme rules are kept under review, but the Government have no present plans to amend them.