§ Mr. JackTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) which of the requirements of the primary and secondary legislation relating to agriculture, fisheries and food currently in force within the United Kingdom are applicable only in the United Kingdom; [45498]
(2) which of the requirements of the primary and secondary legislation relating to agriculture, fisheries and food currently in force in the United Kingdom are also applicable in other EU countries; and if he will publish the data his Department has collated on the cost compliance for each EU member state where the requirements apply. [45497]
Dr. John Cunningham[holding answer 15 June I998]: The agriculture, fisheries and food industries are subject to legislation which applies generally, such as employment law, as well as that which is sector specific. Much of the legislation, which is the responsibility of 251W several Government departments, derives from EU requirements which apply to all other member states. The specific information requested could be supplied only at disproportionate cost.