§ Lord Stanley of Alderleyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are aware of any representations by any other member states to the European Commission or Council of Ministers, as to the renegotiation of the Fresh Meat Directive 91/497/EEC; and whether they would be willing in principle to support any other member state in pursuit of that objective. [HL3233]
§ Lord DonoughueOther member states have made representations to the Council of Ministers about the renegotiation of the Fresh Meat Directive. The UK Government has offered its support.