HC Deb 01 February 1973 vol 849 cc454-5W
Mr. Lamborn

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has completed his discussions with consumer and trade organisations on the report of the Food Standards Committee on the date stamping of foodstuffs; and what action he intends to take to protect the consumer.

Mrs. Fenner

The present round of discussions with the organisations concerned should have been completed within the next two weeks. I shall then make a statement on the subject.