AQW 19474/22-27 – Analysis of Bovaer additive

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any analysis that has been carried out into food from animals that have been fed the Bovaer additive. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: All authorised feed additives undergo rigorous safety assessment by the Food Standards Agency … Continue reading AQW 19474/22-27 – Analysis of Bovaer additive

AQW 19473/22-27 – Produce from cows fed with Bovaer

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether dairy produce from cows fed with Bovaer is safe for human consumption. Minister of Health: Milk from cows given Bovaer, a feed additive used to reduce methane emissions, is safe to drink. The additive is metabolised by the cows so does not pass … Continue reading AQW 19473/22-27 – Produce from cows fed with Bovaer

McGlone: Risk of No Trade Deal with EU Remains High

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has warned that the risk of no trade deal being agreed between Britain and the EU by the end of the year remains high. Mr McGlone said, "While recent focus has been on tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, negotiations between the British Government and the EU on a new … Continue reading McGlone: Risk of No Trade Deal with EU Remains High

McGlone: British Government must not Bargain Food Safety for Quick US Trade Deal

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has warned the British Government not to risk food safety in their eagerness to secure a quick trade deal with the United States. Recent reports have suggested that Government ministers are considering allowing products like chlorinated chicken and hormone-fed beef into the UK market during negotiations with their … Continue reading McGlone: British Government must not Bargain Food Safety for Quick US Trade Deal