§ Mr. Michael Cocksasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what studies of meat substitutes are being made by his Department.
§ Mrs. FennerMy Department is making a detailed study of this subject. Its novel protein intelligence unit is maintaining a close liaison with all the firms developing and marketing these products in the United Kingdom and is using the information gained to assess the possible impact that these new materials may have in the future on food and agriculture.
In addition, the Food Standards Committee is at present reviewing the use of all unconventional protein products as food or as ingredients in food and the need for regulations under the Food and Drugs Act 1955.