Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 7 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 March 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 18 March 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 18th and 19th March; and what information is being provided by her Department to guarantee effective pre-council scrutiny by the European Committee of the Scottish Parliament. (Holding answer 12 March 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 18 and 19 March; and what information is being provided by her Department to guarantee effective pre-council scrutiny by the European Committee of the Scottish Parliament. [42687] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 12 March 2002]: There are no plans for any Scottish Executive Minister to attend the Agriculture Council in March. 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. My Department provides information to Scottish Executive officials as part of that process.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 42687; 382 c123W;382 c121W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Parliamentary scrutiny Ministers Scotland Scottish Parliament Scottish Executive UK delegations EC Agriculture Council
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk