§ Mr. WhittingdaleTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what statistical information for 1991 on inspection of food premises required by the EC Commission under directive 89/397 is available.
§ Mr. GummerThe United Kingdom figures for food premises inspections during 1991 have been forwarded to the European Community Commission as required by directive 89/397. They are based on returns received from local authorities. A copy of the return has been placed in the Library of the House together with extracts covering England, Wales, Scotland and Northen Ireland respectively. Returns from individual authorities are available for inspection at my Department; copies can be provided for a small charge to cover expenses.