HC Deb 18 July 2002 vol 389 cc486-7W
Angus Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when the EU Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry is next due to meet; whether representatives of the Scottish Executive(a) have been and (b) are members of it; and if she will make a statement. [70570]

Mr. Morley

The next meeting of the EU Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry is scheduled for September. The committee consists of representatives of the member states. UK representation depends upon the agenda for each meeting and can include members of the Scottish Executive and other devolved Administrations where they consider that there are items of sufficient interest.

Angus Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when the EU Standing Committee on Agricultural Statistics is next due to meet; whether representatives of the Scottish Executive(a) have been and (b) are members of it; and if she will make a statement. [70581]

Mr. Morley

Meetings of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Statistics usually coincide with Working Party meetings and the next will take place in November 2002 if necessary. Consultation with devolved Administrations always takes place beforehand. UK representation varies according to the agenda for each meeting and may include members of the Scottish Executive and other devolved Administrations where there are items of sufficient interest.

Angus Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when the EU Committee for Community protection of plant variety rights is next due to meet; whether representatives of the Scottish Executive(a) have been and (b) are members of it; and if she will make a statement. [70573]

Mr. Morley

No meeting of the EU Committee for Community protection of plant variety rights has been scheduled. The Committee consists of representatives of the member states. UK representation depends upon the agenda for each meeting and can include members of the Scottish Executive and other devolved Administrations where they consider that there are items of sufficient interest.