EU extend UK ban
30 March 2001
EU extend UK ban
BRUSSELS has again extended the ban on meat and livestock exports from Great Britain.
The European Union Standing Veterinary Committee decided on Tuesday (Mar 27) to prolong the ban on exports from Great Britain until Apr 19.
The ban was due to expire next Wednesday (Apr 4). But a resumption of exports on that date was never likely because the foot-and-mouth crisis worsened. *
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