§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make it his policy to introduce measures in the forthcoming food Bill to provide for a compulsory licensing system for all food premises.
§ Mr. MacleanWe have already made it clear that the new legislation will provide for the registration of all food premises, for an associated system of improvement notices and for enhanced closure powers. We also envisage making provision for licensing in certain sensitive areas.