HC Deb 24 June 2004 vol 422 c1467W
Sir Archy Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she last met officials from the European Commission to discuss beef exports. [180226]

Mr. Bradshaw

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, meets Commissioner Byrne regularly at Agriculture Councils to discuss various issues, including beef exports. DEFRA officials also have regular meetings with officials from the Commission.