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Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Friday, 13 April 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 April 2012. It was answered by Anne Milton (Conservative) on Monday, 23 April 2012 on behalf of the Department of Health.


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Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent representations she has made to the European Commission on allowing the production of desinewed meat to continue; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

I have been asked to reply on behalf of the Department of Health.The Food Standards Agency (FSA), which has policy responsibility in this area, held urgent discussions with senior European Commission (EC) officials once the EC made its position known on desinewed meat, securing an extension to the original five-day deadline for action. The FSA continues to discuss this matter with the EC at all levels.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
103402; 543 c727W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Meat
Link
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