Written question asked by Hugh Robertson (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 April 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 April 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 progress is being made over proposals to amend the EC marketing standard for apples and pears. - (Holding answer 8 April 2003).

Answer: Hugh Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what progress is being made over proposals to amend the EC marketing standard for apples and pears. [108069] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 8 April 2003]: The EU Commission tabled further proposals to amend the marketing standard for apples and pears at a meeting of member states' experts on 28 March. Our Horticultural Marketing Inspectorate is consulting widely on these proposals.

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