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Since the end of the calf-processing date scheme, the problem has also encroached into the dairy industry; it might be unfair to restrict the discussion to the sheep industry.
It might be interesting for SNH to give the committee a presentation on the options before the summer recess. The issue is kicking up a storm in different parts of the country and it would be useful for the committee to consider it.
Will you give me guidance on what procedure would require to be followed to allow the Executive to make a statement before the recess? Have you received a request from the Executive to make such a statement today?
I spent about half a day during the Easter recess reading through the BSE report, which contains evidence that, in the past, Westminster did not always take adequate account of scientific evidence.
However, we should remember that bills do not fall at the beginning of the summer recess; they go on. Parliamentary draftsmen, ministers and others have not fully realised that we need a rolling programme of bills.It is a good idea to list members who have asked to speak in a debate and have not been called.
Members already know her, because she gave us a briefing during the recess. Today, she will give evidence on the objective 3 draft, so that the committee can decide what representation we want to make to the European Committee.