Committee responsible for:

1.    the operation and development of the common agricultural policy;

2.    rural development, including the activities of the relevant financial instruments;

3.    legislation on:

(a)    veterinary and plant-health matters, animal feedingstuffs provided such measures are not intended to protect against risks to human health,

(b)    animal husbandry and welfare;

4.    the improvement of the quality of agricultural products;

5.    supplies of agricultural raw materials;

6.    the Community Plant Variety Office;

7.    forestry.