HC Deb 08 March 1990 vol 168 c839W
26. Mr. Loyden

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he intends to take to improve the food inspectorate.

Mr. Maclean

In the context of the requirements of the European Community directive on the official control of foodstuffs and of the Food Safety Bill, currently before Parliament, discussions will be held with representatives of enforcement authorities on any changes needed in the present arrangements for the inspection of foodstuffs.