§ Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has had regarding EC food labelling for products made and sold solely in Scotland; what discussions he has had with his EC counterparts regarding the subject; if his Department will investigate the effect of EC food labelling on the Scottish market; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Hector MonroMy right hon. Friend has received no representations on this matter. The Scottish Office Agriculture and Fisheries Department works closely with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in EC discussions on food labelling; and interested parties in Scotland are consulted on all EC food labelling issues prior to any legislation being made.