Whether there have been any recent cases of spinal cord discovered in imported beef. [HL 3981].

Whether there have been any recent cases of spinal cord discovered in imported beef. [HL 3981].

What recent action has been taken to enforce the Import of Live Fish (England and Wales) Act 1980. [HL 3614]. - Inc figure.

What recent action has been taken to enforce the Import of Live Fish (England and Wales) Act 1980. [HL 3614]. - Inc figure.

What was the total tonnage of poultry and poultrymeat imported to the United Kingdom from each European Union country for each month since June 1998. [HL 3335]. - Includes tables and ref to 'Overseas Trade Statistics'.

What was the total tonnage of poultry and poultrymeat imported to the United Kingdom from each European Union country for each month since June 1998. [HL 3335]. - Includes tables and ref to 'Overseas Trade Statistics'.

Why they have not banned imports of meat products derived from animal husbandry systems which do not match United Kingdom animal welfare standards. [HL 3224].

Why they have not banned imports of meat products derived from animal husbandry systems which do not match United Kingdom animal welfare standards. [HL 3224].

Whether imported Italian chicken is packed in accordance with European hygiene directives; and what action they propose to take to ensure compliance with European Union legislation. [HL 3337].

Whether imported Italian chicken is packed in accordance with European hygiene directives; and what action they propose to take to ensure compliance with European Union legislation. [HL 3337].

Whether all meat and meat products (including poultry products) imported into the United Kingdom meet the same hygiene standards as those which apply to United Kingdom meat and meat products, particularly in relation to imports from the People's Republic of China and other Far East countries. [HL 3225].

Whether all meat and meat products (including poultry products) imported into the United Kingdom meet the same hygiene standards as those which apply to United Kingdom meat and meat products, particularly in relation to imports from the People's Republic of China and other Far East countries. [HL 3225].

How many pigs were imported from China in the late 1980s with the intention of transferring genes into British pigs to achieve larger litter sizes; how many of these pigs, or their offspring, are still in Britain and what progress has been made in successful genetic transfer. [HL 2821].

How many pigs were imported from China in the late 1980s with the intention of transferring genes into British pigs to achieve larger litter sizes; how many of these pigs, or their offspring, are still in Britain and what progress has been made in successful genetic transfer. [HL 2821].

What is the treaty base which empowers the European Commission to draft directives regulating the import into a member state of products, foodstuffs, seeds and plants produced or grown in other member states which are judged by a member state to threaten the health of humans, animals, plants and crops...

What is the treaty base which empowers the European Commission to draft directives regulating the import into a member state of products, foodstuffs, seeds and plants produced or grown in other member states which are judged by a member state to threaten the health of humans, animals, plants and crops...

How many American bulldogs have been imported, to date, to the United Kingdom. - Inc figures.

How many American bulldogs have been imported, to date, to the United Kingdom. - Inc figures.

Whether it is possible to identify whether imported beef has been implanted with growth promoting hormones, which occur naturally in the animal. [HL 2475]. - Including ref to Draft Report of the European Commission's Working Group on Assessment of Risks of Hormonal Growth Promoters in Cattle with Respect to Risks...

Whether it is possible to identify whether imported beef has been implanted with growth promoting hormones, which occur naturally in the animal. [HL 2475]. - Including ref to Draft Report of the European Commission's Working Group on Assessment of Risks of Hormonal Growth Promoters in Cattle with Respect to Risks...

Whether the hormone growth promoters used by United States and Canadian firms in animal feed exported to the UK, or fed to animals exported to the UK, are excreted in any form that can read watercourses; and if so, what is their effect on fish, in rivers or estuaries or...

Whether the hormone growth promoters used by United States and Canadian firms in animal feed exported to the UK, or fed to animals exported to the UK, are excreted in any form that can read watercourses; and if so, what is their effect on fish, in rivers or estuaries or...

Whether they keep records of the pesticides banned or severely restricted in this country that are being marketed and used in developing countries from which we may import food; and, if not, whether they will now do so in the light of the warning issued by the Food and Agriculture...

Whether they keep records of the pesticides banned or severely restricted in this country that are being marketed and used in developing countries from which we may import food; and, if not, whether they will now do so in the light of the warning issued by the Food and Agriculture...

What were the quantities of salmon imports during 1995, 1996 and 1997; and from which countries. [HL 3533].

What were the quantities of salmon imports during 1995, 1996 and 1997; and from which countries. [HL 3533].

What recent action has been taken under the legislation governing the import of live fish to prevent the spread of disease among freshwater fish in the United Kingdom waters. [HL2301].

What recent action has been taken under the legislation governing the import of live fish to prevent the spread of disease among freshwater fish in the United Kingdom waters. [HL2301].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Donoughue on 6 May, 589 c72WA, whether it is legal to import oxtail soup which has been made without conformity with the Beef Bones Regulations 1997. [HL 1854]. - Yes. The regulations cover only soup manufactured in Great Britain.

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Donoughue on 6 May, 589 c72WA, whether it is legal to import oxtail soup which has been made without conformity with the Beef Bones Regulations 1997. [HL 1854]. - Yes. The regulations cover only soup manufactured in Great Britain.

Whether they will set out the agreed European Union import tariff quotas and arrangements of the importation of beef, veal and lamb from non-European Union countries between 1 July 1998 and 30 June 1999; what separate arrangements cover the importation from each country; and what estimate the Government have made...

Whether they will set out the agreed European Union import tariff quotas and arrangements of the importation of beef, veal and lamb from non-European Union countries between 1 July 1998 and 30 June 1999; what separate arrangements cover the importation from each country; and what estimate the Government have made...

Statement on when the Cattle Tracing System is expected to begin operation. [HL 1558]. - Includes fact that launch date will be 28 September 1998 and details of new cattle passport.

Statement on when the Cattle Tracing System is expected to begin operation. [HL 1558]. - Includes fact that launch date will be 28 September 1998 and details of new cattle passport.