§ 21. Mr. Longdenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals he now has for ensuring the better labelling of food.
§ Mr. HoyWe are considering this matter in the light of the representations which have been received from interested parties and the discussions which we have had with them on the proposals which were issued in September, 1965. Regulations will be made as soon as possible.
§ Mr. LongdenWhat is the reason for the apparent difficulty and undoubted delay in requiring manufacturers to describe the contents of their products accurately 607 and completely on the wrapping? If the Government have no better proposals of their own, will they give facilities for the Private Member's Bill which is now before the House?
§ Mr. HoyMore than 7,000 copies of the proposals were issued, and we received 300 major representations on them. Obviously, one had to have meetings with many of the people concerned; but I hope it will not be too long before regulations will be before the House.