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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 22 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 June 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 June 2003 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 assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the date-based export scheme; and what plans she has to amend the scheme.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Date-based Export Scheme; and what plans she has to amend the scheme. [116584] Mr. Morley: The Date-based Export Scheme has been effective in enabling the UK to resume exporting British beef albeit in small quantities. We are currently exploring with the commission a number of proposals to amend the scheme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116584; 406 c409W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Exports Disease control Export controls EU action Meat BSE Beef
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk