HC Deb 12 June 1989 vol 154 c300W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, further to his answer of 26 May,Official Report, column 806, he will list the other treatments available in eliminating hepatitis A; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ryder

Hepatitis A is effectively eliminated from food by heat treatment. An additional treatment in the case of certain shellfish is maintenance in clean water for a suitable period.