EU Food and Veterinary Office

HC Deb 30 June 1999 vol 334 c232W

Mr. Paterson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if staffing of the European Union Food and Veterinary Office is allocated on the basis of national quotas; [88295]

(2) how many professional grade officials are employed by the European Union Food and Veterinary Office; and how many are (a) United Kingdom citizens, (b) qualified veterinarians and (c) qualified environmental health officers. [88221]

Mr. Rooker

This is a matter for the European Commission.

Mr. Paterson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations(a) he and (b) his officials have made to the European Union Commission as to the composition of the EU Food and Veterinary Office. [88287]

Mr. Rooker

None.