HC Deb 07 November 1991 vol 198 c251W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how the new regulations under the Food Safety Act 1990, to control illegal drug residues in meat, will be enforced.

Mr. Maclean

The new regulations will be enforced at slaughterhouses and on farm by members of the state veterinary service carrying out checks on meat and animals. Similarly, local authorities will be responsible for meat sold at retail outlets.

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