§ Mr. PickthallTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress he can report in lifting the ban on beef exports from the UK. [49420]
Dr. John CunninghamA Commission proposal to enable beef to be exported from the UK under the Date Based Export Scheme (DBES) is currently under consideration by the Standing Veterinary Committee. The UK is making every effort to secure an early agreement on the best possible terms.