§ 42. Mr. Gardnerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what machinery exists within his Department to seek the views of consumers in relation to food policy.
§ Mr. PeartThere are regular arrangements for consulting bodies representing consumers on food standards, food additives and related subjects. My Department is always ready to discuss with such bodies as the Consumer Council any matters on which they wish to express a consumer view. There is also statutory machinery for making known the views of consumers on products covered by Agricultural Marketing Schemes and by the Meat and Livestock Commission.