HC Deb 01 July 1980 vol 987 c551W
Mr. Temple-Morris

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is satisfied with the existing powers of horticultural marketing inspectors in the exercise of their duties in regulating fruit imports; and if he has any plans to increase these powers.

Mr. Wiggin

I am satisfied that the existing powers of the horticultural marketing inspectors are sufficient to enable them to carry out their duties in regulating the quality of fruit, whether imported or home produced.

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