HC Deb 21 July 1980 vol 989 cc97-8W
Mr. Colin Shepherd

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he now expects the European Economic Community veterinary survey of poultrymeat hygiene and costs to be published; and when he anticipates being able to take decisions based upon it.

Mr. Wiggin

Since I replied to my hon. Friend on 17 July, Commission officials have informed us that the report will not now be available this month. We have made strong representations about this further delay and received an undertaking that it will be released in September. We shall insist on prompt discussion to ensure that a common approach to the implementation of Directive 71/118 is achieved at the earliest possible date.

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