Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 December 2004. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 6 December 2004 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, if she will make a statement on the effect of the coming into force of the European Constitution on the operation of her Department, with reference to (a) changes in legislative competence, (b) the extension of qualified majority voting, (c) the increased legislative role of the European Parliament, (d) the cost of implementation of regulations, (e) the requirements of adherence to the Charter of Fundamental Rights and (f) the quantity of legislation originating in the EU institutions. - Ref to 29 November 2004, 428 c10W.

Answer: Mr. Hayes: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the effect of the coming into force of the European Constitution on the operation of her Department, with reference to (a) changes in legislative competence, (b) the extension of qualified majority voting, (c) the increased legislative role of the European Parliament, (d) the cost of implementation of regulations, (e) the requirements of adherence to the Charter of Fundamental Rights and (f) the quantity of legislation originating in the EU institutions. [200186] Mr. Morley: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 29 November 2004, Official Report, column 10W by my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 200186; 428 c275-6W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs EU law Government departments European Constitution Treaty Powers Regulation
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