§ 68. Sir B. Jannerasked the Minister of Health by what authority his Department takes action with regard to enforcement of adequately hygienic conditions in food shops and the kitchens of hotels and restaurants; what steps have been taken during the past 12 months to enforce adequate hygienic conditions in such places; and whether he will make a statement about recent progress and future action in this field.
§ Mr. SnowFood shops, hotels and restaurants are subject to the requirements of the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960 and 1962, which are enforced by the local authorities through their public health departments. This is a continuing task with which my right hon. Friend's officers keep in touch. A great deal has been achieved since the regula-216W tions were first made in 1955 and progress continues. The public can help by using only places where the standards of hygiene are good.