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     1        everything to make sure that such an allegation could not
     2        come again.  Maybe that was the case, but it would be
     3        speculation.
     4
     5   MS. STEEL:  Could you get down Defendants' documents No. 95?  It
     6        is in the kingfisher blue one on the top right.  This is
     7        also dated 14th February 1991.
     8
     9   MR. RAMPTON:  I wonder if Ms. Steel would wait.  I have to get
    10        the document.
    11
    12   MS. STEEL:   If you just have a quick look at the press
    13        release.
    14        A.  OK.
    15
    16   Q.   Were you aware of advice from the Department of Health to
    17        make sure that beef burgers were thoroughly cooked right
    18        through?
    19        A.  I cannot recollect it at the time, no.
    20
    21   Q.   You do not remember it at the time?
    22        A.  No.
    23
    24   Q.   Is it something that has been drawn to your attention since
    25        you have taken over responsibilities for this area?
    26        A.  This report, no.
    27
    28   Q.   You have not been made aware of government concerns on this
    29        matter or the Department of Health concerns on this
    30        matter?
    31        A.  I have heard that we should -- that thorough cooking of
    32        meat is important, yes, but this specific release I am not
    33        aware of.
    34
    35   Q.   Are you aware that the government has particular concerns
    36        about the cooking of burgers, that they should be cooked
    37        for -- the Department of Health advises that they should be
    38        cooked thoroughly?
    39        A.  Thoroughly cooked.
    40
    41   Q.   Yes.
    42        A.  Yes.
    43
    44   Q.   You are aware of that advice?
    45        A.  Yes, I think it is just common knowledge that you
    46        should thoroughly cook them.
    47
    48   Q.   Have you seen any other documents from the Department of
    49        Health relating to this issue?
    50        A.  No, no, I have not. 
    51 
    52   Q.   When you saw this memo, the McDonald's memo, the one that 
    53        is page 545, were you told anything about the advice from
    54        the Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Health?
    55        A.  I do not recollect at all.  I would imagine it is --
    56        from time to time we get changes to procedures and it just
    57        is written in the format of other changes to procedures.
    58        So, unless I was informed via the company, I have no
    59        recollection at that time.  Again, it was not a particular
    60        speciality of mine, health and safety was not a be-all and

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