§ 63. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that five people died and more than 1,000 were taken ill as a result of eating meat pies in north-west Lancashire; and what action is being taken to prevent a recurrence of these events.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodYes. My Department has published a full report on this; the report contains a number of recommendations which I hope will be helpful in ensuring the safety of meat pies.