Beef Exports

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:31 pm on 14 July 1999.

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Photo of Ann Winterton Ann Winterton Conservative, Congleton 3:31, 14 July 1999

On behalf of Cheshire farmers, I congratulate the Minister on his achievements and warmly welcome the lifting of the export ban on de-boned beef. However, may I impress upon the right hon. Gentleman the importance of lifting as soon as possible the ban on beef on the bone, and of the Government throwing their weight behind marketing initiatives in the future so that we can regain our position in European and world markets?