§ Mr. Tierneyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what consultations he has had with the United States and Canadian authorities on the safety of canned salmon intended for export to the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoyleConsultations are continuing between officials of my Department 243W and those of the United States of America Food and Drugs Administration. These are concerned with arrangements for ensuring high standards of canning procedures and quality control for salmon intended for export to the United Kingdom. No similar consultations are at present being undertaken with the Canadian authorities or with the authorities of the other countries from which canned salmon is imported into this country. Consideration will be given to applying to imports of canned salmon from other countries any measures that may be introduced in relation to those from the United States of America.