§ Mr. AshdownTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what assessment he has made of the effect on the feed supplements sector in the UK of Regulation 13 of the Feedings Stuffs Regulations 2000; and if he will make a statement; [115388]
(2) when he will reach a decision on whether to proceed to implement Regulation 13 of the Feeding Stuffs Regulations 2000; and if he will make a statement; [115389]
(3) what assessment he has made of the effect of Regulation 13 of the Feeding Stuffs Regulations 2000 on competition in the European feed supplements sector; and if he will make a statement. [115390]
§ Ms StuartI have been asked to reply.
The consultation on the draft Feeding Stuffs Regulations 2000 specifically requested comments on the proposed Regulation 13 in order that its effect on all sectors could be assessed.
There have been a substantial number of responses and some of these have drawn attention to comparisons with the European feed supplement practices. The Government's response will be drawn up taking account of all the issues raised in consultation, and a decision announced shortly.