§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether it is his policy that environmental health officers should be responsible for the inspection of hospital kitchens.
§ Mr. EnnalsYes. In addition to inspections by appropriate National Health Service officers, the Department's longstanding policy is that health authorities should invite environmental health officers regularly to inspect and report on all areas within hospitals and other health care premises where food is stored, processed or consumed.