SIR: I refer to the Government's long delay and the chaotic mess of ending the threat of so called 'Mad Cow Disease' and its effect on the general public, and parents, with the added worry of wondering whether to give or not give beef products to their offspring.

One point seems to be clear in that no-one has been affected by eating a good old British roast. On the other hand it seems that the by products from the beef chain are a main concern. Those who are in the manufacturing business using some of these by-products are, in my opinion, given too much leeway in their choice and development of certain products. For instance a jar of beef spread contains other meat, salmon paste contains other fish, beef burgers contain other meat, meat balls contain chicken, and the list goes on. What bits and pieces go into these products - who knows?

However at least when I go and buy a piece of beef for roasting from the butchers that is what I get.

Mr C Clough

Charles Street

Farnworth

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