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Written question asked by Ken Livingstone (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Dept of the Environment

Question
When he expects to implement European Regulation 3254/91.
Answer

Mr. Livingstone: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to implement European regulation 3254/91. [21328] Mr. Clappison: The regulation can only be implemented effectively through concerted action by all EU member states. The European Commission is negotiating with the major fur producer countries an agreement by which the principles of the regulation can be implemented. The Council of Ministers has requested the Commission to introduce a fur import ban if no satisfactory agreement can be reached.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21328; 292 c690W
Session
1996-97
EC documents
REG(EEC)3254/91
Subjects
Animal welfare EU law Furs EU external trade Import controls Trapping