§ Mr. Elysian Morganasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many officials of his Department are permanently stationed at Brussels to advise British negotiators on agricultural aspects of the United Kingdom's application for entry into the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. PriorMy Department is represented at Deputy Secretary level, with supporting staff, on the official negotiating delegation which divides its time between London and Brussels. It is these officials who provide the main corpus of advice and knowledge on food and agricultural matters. In addition, however, three officials of my Department are seconded to the United Kingdom Delegation to the European Economic Community and stationed full-time in Brussels.