Written question asked by Tim Yeo (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 November 2000. It was answered by Nicholas Brown (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 November 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what the public cost to date has been of the public inquiry into the inclusion of Chardon LL on the national seed list; and what estimate he has made of the final cost. - Includes figure. (Holding answer 21 November 2000).

Answer: Mr. Yeo: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what the public cost to date has been of the public inquiry into the inclusion of Chardon LL on the national seed list; and what estimate he has made of the final cost. [139638] Mr. Nick Brown: [holding answer 21 November 2000]: Up to 15 November 2000, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has expended the sum of £72,741 on the Hearing on the proposed addition of Chardon LL to the National List. Further costs have been incurred but the detailed information necessary to provide a more precise figure is not yet available. The final cost of the Hearing will depend on the duration of the Hearing which currently stands adjourned.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c575-6W; 139638
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Costs Inquiries Licensing Genetically modified organisms France Seeds Maize
Contains statistics: Yes
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