§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what changes he proposes to institute in the system of fresh meat regulations to meet European requirements.
§ Mr. SoamesThe Government's proposal for regulations implementing in Great Britain the requirements of the EC directive on fresh meat—91/497/EEC—were issued for public consultation on 23 April. The proposed regulations replace almost all the existing fresh meat hygiene regulations in Great Britain.
I also refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply my right hon. Friend gave concerning the establishment of the national meat hygiene service on 13 May 1992, Official Report, column 124.