HC Deb 20 November 1973 vol 864 cc401-2W
Mr. James Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make a statement relating to the testing of foods supplied to regional hospital boards under contract.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

For Great Britain contracts the arrangements for the testing of foods and the inspection of premises are made by the Department of Health and Social Security. In the case of other contracts there are no formal arrangements for testing food on delivery to hospitals, but hospital authorities have a continuing responsibility for the quality control of the food supplied and for the follow-up of complaints received.

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