HC Deb 30 June 1998 vol 315 cc158-9W
Mr. Laurence Robertson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with the French Agriculture Minister about the quality and safety standards of French beef, with particular reference to possible gene contamination in French beef of cancer cells; and if he will make a statement. [47753]

Mr. Rooker

The Minister has not discussed the particular subject with the French Agriculture Minister, nor are we aware of the problem referred to.