Bill Harper, chairman of the National Beef Association south-west region, spoke earlier of his fears that dioxins could enter the food chain through animals.

BBC: Pyre health risk warning

Emboldened by winning a majority in the House of Commons in May after leading a Conservative minority government for five years, Mr Harper has unveiled a bill to limit Senate terms to nine years and to encourage the provinces to hold elections for senators.

ECONOMIST: Stephen Harper tries reform by stealth

But Constitutional Reform Minister Mark Harper urged her to withdraw the bill.

BBC: MPs reject English laws plan