Written question asked by Bill O'Brien (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 November 2000. It was answered by Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what assessment he has made of the extra costs to the manufacturers of fruit juices in the UK, if the EU proposed directives are introduced; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Bill O'Brien: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the extra costs to the manufacturers of fruit juices in the UK, if the EU proposed directives are introduced; and if he will make a statement. [135045] Ms Stuart: I have been asked to reply. United Kingdom industry has made estimates of one-off relabelling costs of up to £7 million. A more accurate assessment will be made during the period of consultation associated with the drafting of UK regulations to implement the Directive.

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