§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to undertake an inquiry into the washing of glasses in public houses, and the efficacy of bactericidal agents used with cold water in three pilot test areas in England and Wales.
§ Mr. SnowWe have no reason to think that such an inquiry is necessary. The Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960, which are enforced by local authorities, require that glasses in public houses be kept clean and permit the use170W of cold water with a suitable bactericidal agent for this purpose. If my hon. Friend will give me particulars of any cases of apparently unhygienic practice, I can arrange for them to be looked into by the appropriate local authority.