§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what representations he has received from Gerald Barling QC on the lawfulness of export restrictions on calves to be reared in veal crates, and if he will make a statement. [18622]
(2) if he will make a further statement on the export of calves to be reared in veal crates. [18623]
(3) if he will make a further statement on the use of article 36 of the treaty of Rome to stop the export of calves to be reared in veal crates. [18624]
§ Mrs. BrowningI refer the hon. Member to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Plymouth, Sutton (Mr. Streeter) on 4 April 1995,Official Report column 1057–58.
§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer of 15 March,Official Report, column 630, whether he expects veal crates to be banned throughout Europe before or after 2000. [17771]
§ Mrs. Browning[holding answer 5 March 1995]: The timetable for phasing out veal crates in the European Union under any Council measure requiring this will depend on the terms of the measure when it is adopted.