§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received concerning the sale of thawed, previously frozen poultry, advertised as fresh; and whether he will introduce legislation to prohibit the practice.
§ Mr. MacleanI have received no representations on this matter. The Food Labelling Regulations 1984 already require the name used for poultry meat which has been previously frozen and thawed to include or be accompanied by the words, "previously frozen—do not refreeze". It it also an offence under the Food Act 1984 to apply a false or misleading description to food.