§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many poultry meat inspection posts were created within local authorities to implement the Poultry Meat Hygiene Regulations 1995. [5498]
§ Mrs. BrowningWe are not aware that any poultry meat inspection posts have been created within local authorities to enforce these regulations. Poultry meat 137W inspectors are appointed by Ministers to assist official veterinary surgeons in carrying out functions specified in the regulations relating to the supervision of licensed premises. Enforcement responsibility in such premises rests with the Meat Hygiene Service and not local authorities.