§ The Earl of Caithnessasked Her Majesty's Government:
What will be the benefit for the United Kingdom from a favourable resolution of the court case against France for its failure to allow the import of British beef. [HL1801]
§ Baroness HaymanA favourable resolution should enable British beef to be exported to France; which was our most significant export market prior to the 1996 export ban. It would also reinforce the message to consumers in other countries that beef produced under the Date-based Export Scheme is as safe as any in the world. This should benefit the export trade once current restrictions due to foot and mouth are lifted.