§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals there are in the European Community for food irradiation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RyderA proposal for a Council directive on this subject was submitted by the Commission to the Council on 9 December 1988. The proposal is published in the Official Journal of the European Communities dated 31 December 1988. A copy is in the Library of the House. The draft has been recommended for debate.