§ Mr. YeoTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the terms of reference of the Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs. [77997]
§ Mr. Nick Brown[holding answer 22 March 1999]: The exact terms of reference of the Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs Committee have yet to be 455W finalised but it is expected that the Committee will advise Health and Agriculture Ministers and, after its establishment the Food Standards Agency, on all aspects of the safety and use of animal feeds and feeding practices not already covered by other advisory committees. There will be particular emphasis on protecting human health and reference to new technical developments and new feed materials, including genetically modified organisms. The Committee will liaise with other independent advisory committees and ensure comprehensive advice is provided where animal feed issues are concerned.