PRESS RELEASE ISSUED TODAY BY THE COUNCIL OF HEALTH, VALLETTA

This is the text of Press Release issued today by the Council of Health, Valletta.

Council of Health
"Palazzo Castellania"
15, Merchants Str,
Valletta
Tel: 248653
Fax: 248644

23^rd March 2000

Press release

The Council of Health has after due consideration decided to lift the ban that had been imposed in respect of beef of United Kingdom origin.

All imports will be subject to the Date Based Export Scheme permitted under the EU Council Decision 98/256/EC.

Further information can be obtained from the Port Health Services on telephone 220003.

Emanuel Saliba
Secretary