§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to make a statement giving his response to the Burgen committee report on food irradiation.
§ Mrs. CurrieI refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Basingstoke (Mr. Hunter) on 12 January at column120.
§ Mr. Kennedyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has any plans to increase the current level of research into the effects of the irradiation of food; if he has any plans to enhance the level of public awareness on this matter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. CurrieI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.