Written question asked by Christopher Gill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 April 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Thursday, 26 April 2001 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 (a) advice, (b) proposals and (c) recommendations he has received from the European Commission on measures to contain foot and mouth disease; and what response he has made. (Holding answer 30 March 2001).

Answer: Mr. Gill: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what (a) advice, (b) proposals and (c) recommendations he has received from the European Commission on measures to contain foot and mouth disease; and what response he has made. [156200] Ms Quin: [holding answer 30 March 2001]: The Commission has been very supportive of the measures taken in the UK to control the outbreak. The Commission and members states have discussed the measures taken on a number of occasions and adopted a number of decisions relevant to the United Kingdom's position on the range of relevant issues. A mission from Food and Veterinary Office of the European Commission visited the UK on 12 to 16 March 2001. We are currently awaiting the official report to the Standing Veterinary Committee.

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