§ 31. Mr. Ovendenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received from the Environmental Health Officers' Association concerning proposed changes in the poultry meat hygiene regulations; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. StrangMy right hon. Friend has received written representations from the association, including letters from its local branches and individual members. On 13th May my officials met representatives of the association and on 25th May my right hon. Friend met my hon. Friends the Members for South Shields (Mr. Blenkinsop) and Salford, East (Mr. Allaun) and the hon. Member for Bury St. Edmunds (Mr. Griffiths), who are vice-presidents of the Association. My right hon. Friend has since written to them confirming assurances he gave at the meeting.