Mr. RobertsonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with European Union agriculture ministers about the level of regulation of farm assured schemes; what assessment he has made of the extent to which rules governing such schemes are being followed in other EU member states; and if he will make a statement. [102221]
§ Ms Quin[holding answer 13 December 1999]: None. Assurance schemes are framed by industry in the light of local circumstances.