HC Deb 26 March 1979 vol 965 cc27-8W
Mr. Terry Walker

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will take steps to improve the supervision of the standards of cleanliness in food shops.

Mr. Moyle

Cleanliness in food shops is governed by the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations 1970 which are enforced by local authorities. I have no evidence that this legislation is not generally complied with but, if my hon. Friend knows of particular difficulties, perhaps he would let me know of them.