HC Deb 01 December 1999 vol 340 c229W
11. Mr. Gray

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Agriculture Secretary about the ban on the sale of beef on the bone. [98888]

Mr. Paul Murphy

I am in regular contact with my colleagues in the National Assembly and we discuss a range of issues including all matters relating to agriculture in Wales.

16. Mr. Ian Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had about the lifting of the beef-on-the-bone ban in Wales. [98893]

Mr. Paul Murphy

I have discussed this issue with a number of individuals and organisations.

17. Mr. Clifton-Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has held with the First Minister of the National Assembly concerning the ban on beef on the bone. [98894]

Mr. Hanson

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply my right hon. Friend gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Blaby (Mr. Robathan).

21. Mr. Paterson

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on his discussions with MAFF on the beef-on-the-bone ban. [98898]

Mr. Paul Murphy

I am in regular contact with my colleagues in the National Assembly for Wales and Whitehall and we discuss a range of topics including matters relating to agriculture in Wales.