69The bilateral discussion is merely a preliminary stage in the Commission's decision-making process and any opinion which it expresses at the end of such a discussion does not bind it in the future. Before formally communicating its findings, the Agriculture Directorate-General may consult other Commission services. Where, as in the present case, the Agriculture Directorate-General alters an opinion which it has previously expressed, it must be pointed out that no agreement has been reached between the parties and the Member State concerned may still request initiation of a conciliation procedure.
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