§ Mr. Colvinasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will undertake an urgent review of the penalties for infringement of the Food and Drugs Act 1955, with a view to increasing the maximum fine of £100 for selling, for human consumption, meat which is unfit for that purpose.
§ Mr. WigginThis penalty level does not conform with the scale of summary fines established following the Criminal Law Act 1977 and is one of a large number which require revision. This will be done as soon as a legislative opportunity arises.