§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many prosecutions have taken place, in each of the last three years, for non-compliance with food hygiene regulations; and how much money has been accumulated from the consequent fines.
§ Mr. SackvilleInformation prior to 1991 is not available centrally.
During 1991 local authorities in the United Kingdom brought 1,143 prosecutions in connection with hygiene and microbiological contamination. In addition there were 691 prosecutions relating to chemical contamination and extraneous matter, some of which related to food safety and some to quality. The available information does not include the money accumulated from fines.