HC Deb 30 November 2000 vol 357 cc883-4W
Mr. Steen

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to hold meetings with representatives of the farming industry in(a) the United Kingdom and (b) Devon following the publication of the Better Regulation Task Force report on Environmental Regulations and Farmers. [139316]

Ms Quin

[holding answer 22 November 2000]: I and my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Environment are considering the report very carefully. It was also discussed at the Agriculture Industry Forum on 23 November. We are now considering how to build on this, and what further discussions will be helpful to further work to reduce unnecessary burdens on fanning while giving proper protection to the environment.

Mr. Steen

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food which regulations will be repealed as a result of the Better Regulation Task Force's review of environmental regulations and farmers. [140833]

Mr. Steen

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food which regulations will be repealed following Better Regulation Task Force review of environmental regulations and farmers. [140872]

Ms Quin

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 27 November 2000,Official Report, column 402W.

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