§ Mr. JackTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will publish a list of all EU committees which his officials attend on a regular basis. [16347]
Dr. John CunninghamMy officials regularly attend a range of management committees considering draft Commission legislation governing the management of the Common Agricultural and Fisheries Policies. Other regular meetings chaired by the Commission include:
- Standard Committee on Animal Nutrition
- Standing Committee on Foodstuffs
- Standing Committee Organic Farming Legislation
- Standing Veterinary Committees
- Committee on Agricultural Structures and Rural Development (STAR)
- Committee for Veterinary Medical Products
- Spirit Drinks Implementation Committee
- Aromatised Wine Implementation Committee
In addition, my officials attend the Special Committee on Agriculture and Council Working Groups examining proposed Council Legislation.