§ Miss Fookesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will investigate the standards of retailers in the handling and storage of frozen foods, with a view to issuing an advisory code of practice.
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§ Mr. Alison:The retailing of frozen foods is subject to the comprehensive requirements of the Food Hygiene Regulations. These regulations are enforced by the local authorities, whose officers advise traders on food hygiene matters. I have no reason to suppose that there is a particular need to issue a code of practice on the hygienic handling and storage of frozen foods.