HC Deb 17 July 2002 vol 389 cc308-9W
Annabelle Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent

representations she has received from NFU Scotland with respect to the defence of Scottish agricultural interests in the European Union. [69284]

Mr. Morley

[holding answer 16 July 2002]My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, receives representations from the NFU Scotland from time to time on a range of agricultural issues. However, there have been no recent examples.

Annabelle Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent representations she has received from the Scottish Executive with respect to the defence of Scottish agricultural interests in the European Union. [69285]

Mr. Morley

[holding answer 16 July 2002]There is an on-going dialogue with the Scottish Executive across a wide range of issues which affect Scottish agriculture. Most recently, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State met with Ministers, or their representatives, from the devolved Administrations in Brussels on 15 July prior to the EU Agriculture Council meeting. The Commission's communication on the mid-term review of the common agricultural policy was the main focus of discussion.