§ Mr. LetwinTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if it is his policy to allow meat from Canadian pedigree friesians into the United Kingdom food chain. [38065]
§ Mr. Rooker[holding answer 6 April 1998]: Provided the meat originates from approved establishments in Canada, is accompanied by the necessary official certification and is not rejected following completion of veterinary checks at a border inspection post, meat from Canadian pedigree fresians, and other bovine animals, will be allowed to enter the European Community. The sale of beef for human consumption from animals originating in Canada which are over 30 months old at the time of slaughter is, however, prohibited by the Fresh Meat (Beef Controls) (No. 2) Regulations 1996.