§ Mr. Johnasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will assess the effect on the competitiveness of the British poultry industry of the poultrymeat hygiene regulations; and what information he has about the enforcement of such regulations in other member states of the EEC.
§ Mrs. FennerI am aware that in certain member states the EC poultrymeat hygiene legislation is less effectively enforced than in this country. The Government have taken steps to reduce the resulting distortion of competition and are continuing to seek an equitable permanent solution.