Veterinary Products Committee (Hansard, 23 March 1989)

§ Dr. David Clark
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many of his officials attend meetings of the Veterinary Products Committee; and when he last received a report on the committee's activities.

§ Mr. Donald Thompson
The level of attendance at meetings of the Veterinary Products Committee by the Departments concerned depends on the subject matter and the needs of the committee. The committee periodically draws matters to my attention as well as providing me with an annual report of its work, which is published.

§ Dr. David Clark
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will place copies of the minutes of all meetings since June 1987 of the Veterinary Products Committee in the Library.

§ Mr. Donald Thompson
No. Much of the information provided to the Veterinary Products Committee and the committee's consideration of it are confidential.

§ Dr. David Clark
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he sees minutes of meetings of the Veterinary Products Committee.

§ Mr. Donald Thompson
The Veterinary Products Committee provides me with specific advice rather than with the minutes of its meetings.