§ Mr. LetwinTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to investigate reports of the presence of BSE in the USA. [86872]
§ Mr. Rooker[holding answer 14 June 1999]We have asked the United States Government to comment on the recent reports of the presence of BSE in the USA. The United States has not reported any cases of BSE to the international veterinary organisation, the OIE.