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Horsemeat

Proceeding contribution from Owen Paterson (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 12 February 2013. It occurred during Opposition day on Horsemeat.

I am conscious that other Members want to get in, but I will press on and make a little more progress.

It is clear that complex cross-European supply networks are involved in these incidents. I understand that Comigel was supplying customers in 16 European countries.

That is why I have pressed hard for a European response. Yesterday, my Irish, French and Romanian counterparts, and the Commissioner, were enthusiastic and united in wanting to work closely with us. I look forward to taking those discussions further tomorrow in Brussels.

I have made it clear to the food industry that I expect to see meaningful results from its product testing by this Friday. The results will be published as they become available.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
558 cc741-2 
Session
2012-13
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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