§ 35. Mr. Mawbyasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that some of the cooking demonstrations on television programmes of the British Broadcasting Corporation, particulars of which have been sent to him, are in breach of his food hygiene Regulations; and what action he is taking in the matter.
§ Mr. TurtonI understand that the programmes were broadcast from Scotland which is outside my jurisdiction. I am, however, assured that all parts of the body that came into contact with the food were washed before the demonstration, but unfortunately it was not found possible to televise this process.
§ Mr. MawbyWhile thanking my right hon. Friend for that reply, may I ask whether he does not agree that, as the B.B.C. has such an influential effect upon the people of this country, it would be as well if, wherever possible, it could set a good example rather than a bad one?
§ Mr. TurtonI entirely agree. I should like to reiterate that it is most important that food should be touched by hand as little as possible in cooking. Where it is necessary to touch it, it is hoped that the hands and, as in this case, the elbows also, will be clean.