§ 28. Mr. WareingTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement about the measures his Ministry is taking to improve food safety in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. SoamesSince the establishment of the Food Safety Act 1990, we have continued to demonstrate a commitment to the highest possible standards of food safety and consumer protection. We operate a comprehensive food monitoring and surveillance system and have produced an attractive series of publications for consumers. The latter inform consumers about the action the Government have taken on food safety, and also the action they can take for themselves. This recognised that consumers have an important part to play in ensuring that food remains safe between purchase and consumption.