Drive to lift haggis import ban in States
THE Scottish Government today said it would consider asking the US government to lift its ban on importing haggis.
The delicacy was banned in the States in the wake of the BSE outbreak, amid fears it posed a risk to health.
It means Burns enthusiasts in the US will not be able to tuck into authentic haggis, neeps and tatties on Burns night this Friday.
But talks could open the way for Americans to enjoy Scotland's national dish.
A Scottish Government spokeswoman said: "The Scottish Government will consider engaging the US government on its haggis import ban, if there is popular support for such a move from within our world-famous haggis producers."
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