Mr. Gareth ThomasTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent discussions he has had with his European counterparts and the European Commission in respect of plans to establish a European Food Authority. [130926]
§ Ms StuartI have been asked to reply.
The proposal to establish a European Food Authority and associated work has been discussed in various Councils this year. Department of Health Ministers and the Chairman of the Food Standards Agency have also had informal meetings with the Commission.