On Thursday 16 November, European Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan gave assurances that the products identified by his services as "more sensitive" (ruminant meat and dairy products) in the negotiations for a free trade agreement between the EU and New Zealand were being taken into appropriate account in the Commission's trade strategy.
"Our successful preparatory work demonstrates that we (Ed: the EU and New Zealand)see eye to eye on many issues, but let me assure the honourable Members...