§ Mr. Spearingasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will tabulate in the Official Report the current levies on imported foodstuffs in the same manner as set out in his answer on 16 June 1982, Official Report, c. 283–284.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThe following is the information requested for the United Kingdom as at 27 October 1982:
from the enzyme industry concerning the recommendations contained in the food additives and contaminants 173W committee review of remaining classes of food additives used as ingredients in food report on the review of enzyme preparations 1982.
§ Mrs. FennerThe representations from enzyme manufacturers generally approve of the report. Requests have been made that other enzymes should be considered for inclusion in any permitted list, that some recommendations should be reconsidered, and that detailed guidance should be given on the additional testing recommended by the committee on toxicity. There will be full consultations with the interests concerned before any decisions are taken on the recommendations in the report.