Written question asked by James Gray (Conservative) on Monday, 25 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 December 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 12 December 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which recent EU directives affect domestic turkey production. - Includes ref to Reg (EEC) 2777/75, Reg (EEC) 1906/90 and Reg (EEC) 1538/91.

Answer: Mr. Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs which recent EU directives affect domestic turkey production. [84111] Mr. Morley: The principal regulation covering EU turkey production is Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2777/75 (as amended) which establishes the common organisation of the poultry meat market. Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1906/90 and Commission Regulation (EEC) No. 1538/91 (both as amended) implement harmonised standards for trade and quality. Turkey producers also have to meet the requirements of relevant horizontal legislation on a number of other issues including welfare, slaughter and feed.

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