[Mr David Amess in the Chair] — Horsemeat

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 10:15 am on 30 January 2013.

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Photo of Roger Williams Roger Williams Liberal Democrat, Brecon and Radnorshire 10:15, 30 January 2013

The hon. Gentleman raises an important issue. He has been doing some work on bute. Animals receive many other medicines as well and not all of them can be tested, but there is a process involving withdrawal periods, whereby animals should not be slaughtered within so many weeks of such medicines being administered. Quality is assured on that basis.