§ Lord Lucasasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will ask the United States Department of Agriculture for samples for research purposes from sheep recently affected by Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy in Vermont. [HL3630]
§ The Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Baroness Hayman)Samples from the sheep in the recent TSE outbreak in Vermont are being fully analysed in the USA. Samples for research
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§ Lord Marlesfordasked the Chariman of Committees:
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