HC Deb 25 November 1997 vol 301 c523W
Mr. Jack

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will publish a list of all EU committees which his officials attend on a regular basis. [16347]

Dr. John Cunningham

My officials regularly attend a range of management committees considering draft Commission legislation governing the management of the Common Agricultural and Fisheries Policies. Other regular meetings chaired by the Commission include:

  • Standard Committee on Animal Nutrition
  • Standing Committee on Foodstuffs
  • Standing Committee Organic Farming Legislation
  • Standing Veterinary Committees
  • Committee on Agricultural Structures and Rural Development (STAR)
  • Committee for Veterinary Medical Products
  • Spirit Drinks Implementation Committee
  • Aromatised Wine Implementation Committee

In addition, my officials attend the Special Committee on Agriculture and Council Working Groups examining proposed Council Legislation.