§ Mr. Johnasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in discussions in the Council of Ministers on regulations governing the hygiene of poultry and the fees payable therefor, he will seek to harmonise standards before harmonising fees.
§ Mrs. FennerI agree with the objective stated by the hon. Member. However, if this is not immediately attainable, we are prepared to consider proposals on charging if these will help to remove distortions in competition between the poultrymeat industries of the Community.
§ Mr. Johnasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the bodies by which objections have been made to the Government's interpretation of the regulations governing poultrymeat hygiene; and if he will list the substance of such objections.
§ Mrs. FennerSince the Poulty Meat (Hygiene) Regulations were made in 1976 the Government have 137W discussed the interpretation of a number of aspects of the regulations with interested bodies, especially the British Poultry Federation. A complete list of issues covered is not readily available.