HC Deb 13 February 2001 vol 363 c121W
Mr. Burnett

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the progress of the European Commission case against France in relation to the French ban on the import of British beef. [R] [149687]

Ms Quin

[holding answer 9 February 2001]: The progress of European Court of Justice cases is a matter for the Court. The French Rejoinder to the Commission Response and Observations on the UK Statement in Intervention were submitted by 22 December 2000. This concluded the written part of the procedure. There may be an oral hearing at the request of the French Government or the Commission. Judgment is not expected before the summer.