§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to ensure a consumer representative sits on the steering group on food surveillance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanThe steering group on food surveillance advises the Government on the detailed scientific aspects 473W of their food chemical surveillance work. The members of the group are experts who are individually qualified to contribute to this work. Specific consumer protection issues which arise are considered by the Food Advisory Committee which has consumer representatives amongst its members.