HC Deb 13 December 1982 vol 34 c48W
Mr. William Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he intends to take to maintain and protect the animal health standards of Northern Ireland if the European Economic Community documents 9415/82 and 9449/82 become law in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Adam Butler

The Commission's formal proposals to amend the EC directives on trade in live animals and meat are being considered by the Council of Ministers this week. The United Kingdom Minister present will seek to ensure that animal health standards throughout the United Kingdom are adequately protected.