§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions he has had on the need for improved temperature control standards for the British food industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DorrellThe Department consulted widely with interested parties including manufacturers, retailers, caterers, distributors, consumer groups and enforcement agencies on proposals for the Food Hygiene (Amendment) Regulations which were laid before Parliament on 18 July 1990. The regulations require that the temperature of certain categories of food be contolled in order to reduce the risk of foodborne illness among the public. Officials in the Department and in MAFF have met with a number of interested parties both before the regulations were made and subsequently.