Notwithstanding this, where new policies would have implications for Scottish farmers, my officials bring these to the attention of colleagues in Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Veterinary Medicine Directorate to inform negotiations.As regards the prescription authorisation, the current position is that while the UK (supported by the Netherlands and Ireland), opposed the proposal for an Article 67 amendment, the existing prescription requirement has been retained by the Commission. However, there is possible flexibility...