§ Baroness Byfordasked Her Majesty's Government:
Which key industry representatives were consulted on European Union regulation 1915/2003. [HL4535]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Lord Whitty)The key industry representatives consulted on the EU proposals for scrapie control measures (subsequently adopted and included in EU156WA Regulation 1915/2003) were the National Sheep Association, the National Farmer's Union, farmers' unions in Wales and Scotland, and the British Veterinary Association. Other organisations such as the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, the Meat and Livestock Commission and a number of agricultural colleges and institutions were also consulted.