§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the countries of origin of the orange juice samples which were subjected to laboratory analysis for sugar content; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GummerIt is not possible to list the countries of origin.
The labelling of most of the juices analysed in the recent Ministry survey either stated that the juice came from more than one country or did not indicate the country of origin.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he intends to take against the suppliers of the orange juice found to breach the Fruit Juice and Nectar Regulations 1977; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GummerThe recently reported MAFF survey of orange juice on the United Kingdom market was for surveillance purposes only. Further sampling in compliance with consumer protection law has been carried out, and investigations are continuing.