§ 43. Mr. Dudley Smithasked the Minister of Health if he is satisfied with the standards of cleanliness observed in the handling of food at the main London area markets; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BarberThe responsibility of ensuring proper conditions of food hygiene at markets lies with the appropriate local authorities and I am satisfied that surveillance through them is the best practicable method of safeguarding the public health. I am already in consultation with the representatives of local authorities and other interested parties about improvements in the Regulations applying to markets.
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§ Mr. P. Browneasked the Minister of Health if he is satisfied that the regulations to safeguard health in the handling of meat at Smithfield Market are being carried out; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BarberI would refer my hon. Friend to my reply today, to my hon. Friend the Member for Brentford and Chiswick (Mr. Dudley Smith.)