§ Mr. WeirTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment. Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to her answer of 23 July 2002, ref 70633, if she has applied to the European Court to intervene in the case. [73698]
§ Mr. MorleyOnce the Commission has lodged the case with the European Court of Justice, the Court will invite member states to apply to intervene. This stage has not yet been reached.