§ Angus RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when the EU Standing Committee on zootechnics is next due to meet; whether representatives of the Scottish Executive(a) have been and (b) are members of it; and if he will make a statement. [70565]
§ Mr. MorleyI have been asked to reply.
The Standing Committee on Zootechnics meets infrequently and we have no information about when the next meeting will be. 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 RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when the EU Standing Veterinary Committee is next due to meet; whether representatives of the Scottish Executive(a) have been and (b) are members of it; and if he will make a statement. [70564]
§ Mr. MorleyI have been asked to reply.
793WThe Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (formerly the Standing Veterinary Committee) generally meets twice a month to discuss public health or animal health matters. The next meeting is due to take place on 8/9 October 2002. UK veterinary 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.