Written question asked by David Tredinnick (Conservative) on Monday, 22 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 25 March 1999 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, if he will make a statement on the position held by Professor Frank Woods with the Food Advisory Committee.

Answer: Mr. Tredinnick: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the position held by Professor Frank Woods with the Food Advisory Committee. [78562] Mr. Rooker: Since the Food Advisory Committee (FAC) was formed in 1983, it has been standard practice for the Chairman of the Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment to be included in the membership. Under this arrangement, Professor Woods has been a member of the FAC since 1992.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 328 c409W; 78562
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Membership Public appointments Food Advisory Committee Woods, Frank