HC Deb 13 July 1971 vol 821 c52W
50. Mr. Bryant Godman Irvine

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to protect animal and plant health on entry into the European Community.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

There is nothing in the European Economic Community's legislation which would reduce the existing standard of plant health in the United Kingdom on entry into the Community.

The question of protecting animal health is being discussed in the negotiations with the Community.