HL Deb 27 November 2000 vol 619 cc106-7WA
Lord Hogg of Cumbernauld

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will clarify the comments made by the Lord Hunt of Kings Heath on local authority enforcement [H.L. Deb., 23 November 2000; col 944]. [HL4818]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath)

I regret that my Answer on 23 November 2000, col. 944 was not factually accurate. Local authorities undertake enforcement action on the 30-month rules in meat processing plants and retailers, not "licensed slaughter houses and cutting plants" as I stated in my Answer to the Question.