§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received on the EU moratorium on the use of the BST growth hormone in dairy cattle; and if it is his policy to maintain the moratorium. [64224]
§ Mr. RookerVarious representations have been made concerning the use of BST including some from members of the public in official correspondence. Also, new scientific information has been published which will be considered by a sub-group of the independent scientific Veterinary Products Committee (VPC). Once the information has been considered, we will be guided by the advice of the VPC in discussions on the future of the Community moratorium.