§ 22. Mr. John E. B. Hillasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will, in specifying food standards, require vinegars to be clearly defined by categories for example as malt or wine vinegar, whether sold as a main product or used as an ingredient in other foods.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe Food Standards Committee Report on Vinegars was published in January, 1972. My right hon. Friend will consider the recommendations in that report, including those on the specific names of vinegar, in the light of representations from interested parties before he makes any regulations.
§ Mr. HillIn reaching his decisions on this useful report, will my hon. Friend give full weight to the representations of consumer and enforcement authority associations since one of the prime objects of the Food Standards Committee is to enable the housewife better to know exactly what she is buying?
§ Mr. StodartI take the point which my hon. Friend made and also the points which have been made in the many representations which we have received. All of these will be given full consideration.