§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what part is played by his Department in identifying the causes of trends in figures in the incidence of food poisoning in the United Kingdom;
(2) what responsibilities lie with his Department in regard to monitoring trends in figures in the incidence of cases of food poisoning.
§ Mr. MacleanMy Department co-operates with the Department of Health in identifying areas where action may be needed to minimise the risk of contamination of food at the point of production, for example in relation to salmonella in eggs. The Department also provides any support which may be needed by the Department of Health in monitoring and interpreting trends in the incidence of food poisoning.