HC Deb 12 January 1999 vol 323 cc161-2W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the outcome of his discussions with the Home Office about possible criteria for further controls enabling his Department to take into account the treatment of animals in the country of destination before he issues official non-statutory health certification. [64986]

Mr. Rooker

BSE priorities have intervened and resources have not been available to progress this work but I hope that discussions with the Home Office will be resumed shortly.