§ 13. Mr. Bob RussellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will waive the proposed Food Standards Agency fee for food shops of less than 1,000 sq ft retail area. [80355]
§ Mr. RookerWe are still considering the large response we have received on our proposals and will not reach any final decisions on the scope or operation of the levy until we have completed our assessment.
§ 15. Mr. SheermanTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects the Food Standards Agency to be fully operational. [80358]
§ Mr. RookerThe timetable depends on when the necessary legislation can be completed. We would hope the Agency to be established in the first half of next year.