Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs

HL Deb 31 March 1999 vol 599 c63WA

Lord Graham of Edmonton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What progress has been made towards the establishment of the Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs. [HL1867]

Lord Donoughue

We are pleased to announce the first appointment of this Committee. Professor Phillip Thomas, formerly Principal of the Scottish Agricultural College, has been appointed as Chairman of the new Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs. The full membership will be finalised within the next few weeks.

We believe that the Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs will play a key role in ensuring that animal feed is safe for both animals and the ultimate food consumer. Professor Thomas has considerable knowledge of agricultural issues and animal nutrition and has the personal qualities needed to build an effective committee drawing together new members from diverse backgrounds. We are therefore delighted that he has accepted the invitation to chair this important new independent advisory committee.