§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what specific proposals is he preparing to tackle the problem of food poisoning in airline meals.
§ Mr. FreemanIt is the responsibility of the airlines and the airline caterers to ensure that their food does not cause food poisoning.
Local authorities are responsible for the enforcement of the food legislation where applicable and this is currently under review.
We are shortly to issue reviewed guidelines on cook-chill preparation and airline caterers using the cook-chill system should follow the recommendations.
§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many cases of food poisoning associated with untreated milk occurred in England and Wales in each of the years from 1983 to 1987.
§ Mr. FreemanThe information requested is as follows:
Year Number of cases 1983 285 1984 406 1985 233 1986 347 1987 366