§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what the mandate of the Committee overseeing the694W conditions governing imports of agricultural products originating in third countries following the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power station is; how many times it has met over the last 12 months; what the UK representation on it is; what the annual cost of its work is to public funds; if he will list the items currently under its consideration; if he will take steps to increase its accountability and transparency to Parliament; and if he will make a statement. [56723]
§ Yvette CooperThe mandate of this comitology committee is to advise the European Commission on measures needed to control agricultural products originating in third countries affected by fallout from the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power station. Full details are set out in Article 7 of Council Regulation (EEC). No 737/90 of 22 March 1990. The committee has not met in the last 12 months and it is not currently considering any issues. United Kingdom representation on the committee is usually by an official from the Food Standards Agency. The outcome of meetings is usually disseminated within the UK by means of a letter to "interested parties". The cost of the committee to public funds is limited to direct costs incurred in attending meetings and any necessary preparation time.