§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of allegations of the National Association of Federal Veterinarians that some US vets have been pressurised to certify US beef for export as free from symptoms of central nervous system diseases in a manner contrary to EU regulations; and if he will make a statement. [64830]
§ Mr. RookerThe Chief Veterinary Officer has written to his counterpart in the United States seeking his comments on the allegations in the October edition of the "Federal Veterinarian" publication. I will write to the hon. Member as soon as a response is received.