§ Mr. Campbell-SavoursTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions have taken place or are taking place on the establishment of an egency for the purposes of poultry meat inspection.
§ Mr. SoamesThe Government announced last year that a national meat hygiene service is to be established. It will be responsible for enforcing hygiene and welfare rules in licensed fresh red and white meat plants in Great Britain. It will have an important deregulatory impact by providing a consistent and cost-effective service which will be of benefit to industry and consumers alike. Detailed planning is under way, in close consultation and discussion with all the interested organisations concerned.