§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he is taking to ensure that adults with learning difficulties in Wales are not precluded from participating in cooking and catering duties by the application of food hygiene regulations consequential on the Food Safety Act 1990.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThe Food Safety Act does not prohibit anyone from preparing their own meals or beverages. The Food Hygiene (General) Regulations 1970, as amended, set out the controls necessary for the hygienic preparation of food other than in domestic settings. Environmental health departments advise on controls bearing in mind the nature of any food safety risk, including the type of food handled and the preparation included. Adults with learning difficulties can participate in cooking and catering duties if the hygiene controls can be satisfied.