§ Charlotte AtkinsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the present backlog on the production of secondary yellow plastic tags for bull calves; and what is the deadline set by the Intervention Board for acceptance of bull calves wearing only one identity tag. [25042]
§ Mr. RookerInformation from eartag manufacturers suggest that supply is likely to take around six weeks. Because of the supply difficulties, the Intervention Board has not currently set a deadline for acceptance of bull calves wearing only one identity tag.