Fruit Marketing Standards (Hansard, 28 October 2003)

HC Deb 28 October 2003 vol 412 c164W 164W

§ Hugh Robertson
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what progress has been made with EU negotiations over the marketing standard for apples and pears. [134139]

§ Mr. Bradshaw
[holding answer 27 October 2003]: The EU Commission's proposals to amend the marketing standard for apples are expected to be presented at the November meeting of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Management Committee.