HC Deb 02 July 1998 vol 315 c225W
Mr. Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what quantity of beef has been exported from Northern Ireland since the lifting of the beef export ban in respect of Northern Ireland; and how much of this was in carcase form. [47389]

Mr. Paul Murphy

Only one consignment of beef comprising 45 cartons of boneless beef weighing 1,108.7 kgs has been exported from Northern Ireland since the lifting of the beef export ban. Exports of bone-in beef remains banned and therefore no exports in carcase form have taken place.

Mr. Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what quantities of(a) sides of beef, (b) tongues, (c) cheeks and (d) tails have been exported since the lifting of the beef export ban in Northern Ireland. [47390]

Mr. Paul Murphy

There have been no exports of beef sides, tongues, cheeks or tails since the lifting of the beef export ban in Northern Ireland.