Emmet Stagg
Question:49 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the person or body he intends to utilise to monitor the quality assurance scheme at farm level in view of recent proposals from involved organisations. [15497/97]
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49 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the person or body he intends to utilise to monitor the quality assurance scheme at farm level in view of recent proposals from involved organisations. [15497/97]
51 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his Department will endorse the new food assurance scheme announced by the country's four veterinary organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15399/97]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 49 and 51 together.
In the context of my Department's commitment to food safety, I welcome any initiative which will serve to ensure the maintenance of the highest standards in all sectors of the food industry. I am committed to the implementation of comprehensive quality assurance schemes which can operate successfully only with the full co-operation of all the interested parties.