HC Deb 14 March 1991 vol 187 c679W
Mr. Dunnachie

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his policy on the recommendation of the report of the Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (part II) that the use of pithing rods in abattoirs should be banned; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Curry

I refer the hon. Member to the Government's response to the Committee's recommendations, a copy of which is available in the Library of the House.