Written question asked by James Paice (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 March 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 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, what studies she has made of the way in which other EU states implement directives and regulations affecting farmers and food production; and what assessment she has made of the compliance costs in each country.

Answer: Mr. Paice: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what studies she has made of the way in which other EU states implement directives and regulations affecting farmers and food production; and what assessment she has made of the compliance costs in each country. [36583] Mr. Morley: The responsibility for monitoring the regulatory situation in member states and for maintaining a level playing field through the proper implementation and enforcement of EU legislation is a matter for the European Commission. In developing its own regulatory reform plan, DEFRA does have regard among other matters, to practice in other member states where appropriate.

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