§ David TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions he has had concerning the European Commission's draft regulation on official controls on Products of Animal Origin; and if he will make a statement. [62097]
§ Ms Blears[holding answer 17 June 2002]: The European Commission's proposal for a Regulation on official controls on products of animal origin is currently under discussion. The first meeting in Council Working Group took place between 23 and 24 July 2002. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is leading negotiations on behalf of the UK. The FSA will be writing to stakeholders to advise them of the issues arising following this meeting and a copy of this letter will be placed in the Library.