§ Mr. BrandrethTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether the statistical information on the inspection of food premises for 1992 as required by the EC Commission under directive 89/397 is available.
§ Mr. SoamesThe United Kingdom figures for inspection of food premises during 1992 have been forwarded to the EC Commission as required by directive 89/397. They are based on returns received from local authorities. A copy of these statistics has been placed in the Library of the House together with extracts covering England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, respectively. Returns from individual authorities are available for inspection at my Department; copies can be provided for a small charge to cover expenses.