HC Deb 26 March 2001 vol 365 c518W
Mrs. Browning

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with the European Commission concerning the export of hides and skins; and if he will make a statement. [153429]

Ms Quin

[holding answer 12 March 2001]My officials have had discussions with the European Commission arid other member states on all aspects of the exports of animal products, in the light of the current UK foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. In respect of hides and skins, a significant amendment to the Commission Decision has been negotiated which allows them to be traded without the need for official certification if they have been tanned.

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