Markos Kyprianou Measures Quotations

We have offered assistance to Turkey and the measures we have taken against imports will be reviewed in the coming days, when we have the final test results.

We have already taken all steps necessary. Once it has touched European soil, then we have raised all the measures we should take,

It is understandable that the public is concerned but they need not be unduly alarmed as all the necessary measures are being, and will continue to be, taken.

The commission has taken no chances when it has come to dealing with B.S.E., and the most stringent monitoring and control measures have been applied. Precautionary measures, including the embargo on U.K. beef exports, were taken when deemed necessary to fully protect consumers. However, the U.K. has made great strides in tackling this disease, and has met all of the criteria that were set for the lifting of the beef export ban, in line with scientific and veterinary advice. We must now acknowledge this and resume normal trade in this area.