Brussels, 16/02/2001 (Agence Europe) - Following the row that in certain Members States has broken out over two aspects of the Commission's plan to remedy the disruptions on the beef market (EUROPE of 14 February, p.14), Mr. Fischler's spokesperson provided the following details:
1. Future of the purchase system for the destruction of cattle: the special purchasing scheme (presented to the beef management committee on Friday) that is to replace the system of purchase for the destruction of...