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25.
Mr. Paterson
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from Scottish beef producers on imports from overseas. [33179]
Mr. Macdonald
Importing beef from overseas has been discussed at the various meetings which my right hon. Friend and my noble Friend the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries have had recently with representatives of the Scottish beef industry to discuss the difficulties affecting this important sector of Scottish agriculture.