§ Mr. JackTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the actions planned by the EU Commission to adopt the decision 97/534/EC of 30 July 1997 on the exclusion of specified risk material. [25249]
Dr. John Cunningham[holding answer 26 January 1998]: I understand that the Commission intend to table an amended Decision to replace 97/534 before its planned coming into force date on 1 April 1998. As part of this process, the Commission have asked the Scientific Steering Committee for advice on a number of issues by the end of January. On the basis of past practice, I would expect the Commission to consider that advice and put proposals for an amended Decision to the Standing Veterinary Committee.