Commission Regulation (EC) No 2149/96 of 8 November 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 716/96 adopting exceptional support measures for the beef market in the United Kingdom

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2149/96 of 8 November 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 716/96 adopting exceptional support measures for the beef market in the United Kingdom
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1997/96 (2), and in particular Article 23 thereof,
Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 716/96 of 19 April 1996 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1974/96 (4), authorizes the purchase of animals over 30 months old and held on holdings in the United Kingdom for at least three months with a view to slaughter and destruction; whereas, following experience gained in the application of the slaughter arrangements in question, the period during which the animals must have been held on holdings must be longer;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,