§ Mr. PatersonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for what reasons the complete skinning of bovine heads is required in instances where no part is to be used for human consumption. [88284]
§ Mr. RookerThe complete skinning of the heads of adult bovines is required by the EU Fresh Meat Directive (64/433/EEC, as amended), even when meat is not to be harvested for human consumption, to allow post-mortem inspection to be carried out hygienically.