Written question asked by John Swinney (Scottish National Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 July 1997. It was answered by Malcolm Chisholm (Labour) on Thursday, 31 July 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: What actions his Department is taking to proceed with (a) the export certified herds scheme and (b) the date-based scheme.

Answer: Mr. Swinney: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what actions his Department is taking to proceed with (a) the export certified herds scheme and (b) the date-based scheme. [12200] Mr. Malcolm Chisholm: The Government are pursuing both schemes with the EU Commission with equal vigour. Further clarification is to be provided on the date-based scheme. In line with the Florence agreement the Commission will be putting both schemes to their scientific advisory committees.

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