Food Standards Agency (Hansard, 6 July 1999)

HC Deb 06 July 1999 vol 334 c502W 502W

§ Mr. Paterson
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions(a) he and (b) his officials have had with and what communication he has received from, EU Commission officials on the establishment of the Food Standards Agency. [88285]

§ Mr. Rooker
We and our officials maintain regular contact with the EU Commission over the full range of food safety and standards matters, including keeping it informed of the Government's plans for the Food Standards Agency.