§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will review the operation of the Importation of Milk (Scotland) Regulations 1983 not later than 15 February 1984.
§ Mr. John MacKayMy right hon. Friend intends to keep a close watch on the operation of these regulations in their initial stages.
§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he proposes to extend the types of milk or cream which may be imported into Scotland.
§ Mr. John MacKayMy right hon. Friend has no plans to extend the list of milk and milk products set out in the Importation of Milk (Scotland) Regulations 1983.
§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will detail the procedures to be applied in the testing of milk imported into Scotland; and whether he is satisfied that such procedures will ensure the protection of human health.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe procedure for examining, sampling and testing milk imported into Scotland is given in Schedule 2 to the Importation of Milk (Scotland) Regulations 1983, which were laid before Parliament on 26 October 1983.
My right hon. Friend is satisfied that these procedures will ensure that rigorous examination of imported milk takes place to safeguard human health.