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Written question asked by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 17 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 November 2005. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 November 2005 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Date-based Export Scheme

Question
To ask the Prime Minister what discussions his Department has had with representatives of the European Commission regarding the lifting of the date-based export scheme; and when the scheme will be lifted.
Answer

The Government are in regular contact with the European Commission at all levels about lifting the beef export ban which will end the need for the date-based export scheme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
439 c1793W;439 c1795W; 31084
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Exports Disease control Export controls EU action Meat BSE Beef CJD
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk