§ Mr. Nichollsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the restrictions on sales of untreated milk by farmhouse caterers.
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§ Mr. GummerWe have received many representations about the new untreated milk regulations. Generally speaking, I think our regulations strike a reasonable balance between various conflicting considerations, but I have looked again at the position of farm house caterers. In the light of this review, we propose to amend the regulations to allow registered dairy farmers to provide untreated milk to farm visitors provided they tell them what they are drinking. My Department will issue the necessary consultation documents next week with a view to making the changes before the holiday season.