HC Deb 27 January 1977 vol 924 cc718-9W
Mr. Cartwright

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he proposes to introduce controls over the quantity of extraneous water in frozen or deep-frozen chickens; and how such controls will be enforced.

Mr. Strang

The EEC has adopted a regulation controlling the quantity of extraneous water in frozen or deep frozen chickens which will come into effect on 1st July and will apply fully from 1st December. My right hon. Friend proposes that food and drugs authorities, who are already responsible for the enforcement of general legislation on this matter, should enforce this more specific legislation.

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