§ 54. Dr. Grayasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, in view of the evidence of Professor Semple, details of which have been sent to him, concerning the danger of salmonellosis in broiler chickens, he will consider the speedy introduction of compulsory post mortem inspection of poultry.
§ Mr. EnnalsInspection of poultry is undertaken by local authorities under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, and the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960. Visual inspection, however, does not reveal the presence of salmonella organisms, and the safety of this food lies, as indicated by Professor Semple, in the hygienic handling and proper thawing and cooking of the birds.