HC Deb 10 January 1995 vol 252 c48W
Dr. Wright

To ask the minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food which of the advisory non-departmental public bodies sponsored by his Department(a) hold open meetings, (b) conduct public consultation exercises, (c) conduct consultation exercises with outside commercial interests, (d) publish a register of members' interests (e) publish agendas for meetings and (f) publish the minutes of meetings; and whether this is in each case (i) under a statutory requirement or (ii) voluntary.

Mr. Jack

[holding answer 16 December 1994]: The table shows the advisory non-departmental public bodies sponsored by MAFF and whether they fulfil the criteria specified in the question.

In every case where information is published, this is done on a voluntary basis.

Mr. Redwood

It is not possible to give a precise estimate of additional cost but it is expected to be minimal.