HC Deb 25 November 1985 vol 87 cc507-8W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations his Department has received regarding dissemination of information to local authorities about the food hazard warning system and related matters; if he will take steps to improve the flow of such information; and if he will a statement.

Mr. Whitney

Representations are received from time to time, mainly about the speed and means of communicating food hazard warnings to Local Authorities. As to improving the system, I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Denton and Reddish (Mr. Bennett) on 29 October at column447.