§ Mr. Farrasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what plans he has to require all local authorities to employ veterinary officers for the purpose of inspecting poultry and other animal based foodstuffs for human consumption; and what he estimates will be the cost nationally for putting these plans into effect.
§ Dr. OwenThere are no plans to require local authorities to employ veterinary officers for the purpose of inspecting foodstuffs made from poultry meat or other meat, beyond the present arrangements for veterinary certification of exports when this is required by importing countries.