HC Deb 24 April 1991 vol 189 c478W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects the new European directive on baby milk to be adopted; if he will take steps to ensure the retention of the United Kingdom's existing voluntary agreements; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Curry

Publication of the infant formulae and follow-on formulae directive agreed in Brussels on 15 March 1991 is expected to appear in theOfficial Journal of the European Communities shortly. The Government will aim to maintain existing arrangements when considering implementation of the directive in United Kingdom law.