§ 24. Mr. FaberTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations his Department has made to the European Commission concerning the draft meat products directive as it affects the travel temperature of cooked meat.
§ Mr. SoamesThe single market rules for trade in meat products are set out in directive 92/5/EEC which came into effect in all member states from 1 January 1993. This directive does not include any specific temperature710W requirements for the transportation of meat products. However, manufacturers are required to indicate on the packaging the recommended temperature at which products must be transported.
§ 26. Mr. ChisholmTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received in the last six months from potato producers in the United Kingdom about his proposals for the future of the Potato Marketing Board.
§ Mr. CurryI refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire (Mr. Kirkwood) on 18 January 1993,Official Report, column 83.