Written question asked by Baroness Byford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 July 2004. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Monday, 12 July 2004.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

Following the refusal by the Mercosur countries to consider animal welfare issues within the trade negotiations with the European Union, what steps they will take to ensure that consumers can identify those products containing eggs that do not conform to the standards required of European Union producers. [HL 3566].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 3566; 663 c133WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Animal welfare Consumer information Eggs EU external trade Poultry Trade agreements Mercosur