§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he last met representatives from Parents for Safe Food to discuss food safety and quality; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GummerFood safety and quality are discussed three times a year at meetings I hold with the leaders of 15 consumer groups, and at meetings of the Consumer panel chaired by my hon. Friend, the Member for Penrith and The Border (Mr. Maclean), Parliamentary Secretary in my Department as well as at several ad hoc meetings with consumer representatives. Dr. Tim Lang of Parents for Safe Food was present at a meeting with me on 25 April. We have also corresponded with this organisation and last July I offered it a meeting with officials to discuss its pesticides charter which it has not yet taken up.