HC Deb 20 April 1978 vol 948 cc646-7
3. Mr. Giles Shaw

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress has been made with his Department's review of the Food and Drugs Acts; and when a consultative document will be published.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Mr. Gavin Strang)

The Government's review of the Food and Drugs Acts is making steady progress. It is hoped to publish the consultative document at about the end of the year.

Mr. Shaw

I thank the Minister for that reply. Will he give an assurance that in view of its vital importance to the food industry he consulted the Food and Drinks Industries' Council and the other appropriate bodies at each stage during the review of this legislation?

Mr. Strang

Yes.