HC Deb 24 July 1989 vol 157 c531W
Mr. Fearn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he has any plans to introduce a licensing system aimed at smaller shops, to ensure that they are fit and responsible enough to sell eggs and other produce.

Mr. Freeman

The Government have been consulting a large number of organisations on a thorough review of food legislation, including proposals for the registration of food premises. We shall be bringing forward legislation as soon as the parliamentary timetable permits.