§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many infringements of the regulations concerning the growth promoter Olaquindox have been recorded in each year since 1987. [54663]
§ Mr. RookerOlaquindox is a growth promoter permitted for use in feed for piglets up to 4 months of age under the requirements of Council Directive 70/524/EEC as amended. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain enforces the relevant provisions of the Directive in Great Britain and routinely monitors the use of zootechnical additives in feedingstuffs. There are no records of infringements specific to the use of Olaquindox.