Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 17 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 April 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 April 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, whether a Scottish Executive Minister will be a member of the UK delegation to the forthcoming Agriculture European Union Council of Ministers meeting on 26th April; and what information is being provided by her Department to enable effective pre-council scrutiny by the European Committee of the Scottish Parliament. - (Holding answer 22 April 2002).

Answer: Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether a Scottish Executive Minister will be a member of the UK delegation to the forthcoming Agriculture European Union Council of Ministers meeting on 26 April; and what information is being provided by her Department to enable effective pre-council scrutiny by the European Committee of the Scottish Parliament. [51727] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 22 April 2002]: The Scottish Executive Minister for Environment and Rural Development attended the EU Agriculture Council meeting on 22 April. There is no meeting of the Council planned for 26 April. It is the responsibility of the European Committee of the Scottish Parliament to scrutinise the Scottish Executive's involvement in preparations for EU Council meetings. These arrangements are a matter for the Committee and the Scottish Executive. The Department provides information to Scottish Executive officials as part of that process.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 51727; 384 c276W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Parliamentary scrutiny Ministers Scotland Scottish Executive UK delegations EC Agriculture Council
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk