HC Deb 21 May 1996 vol 278 c175W
Mr. Key

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects to publish the consolidated food labelling regulations; when they will come into force; and if they will be accompanied by guidance notes published on the same day. [29921]

Mrs. Browning

[holding answer 20 May 1996]: The Government expect to lay regulations before Parliament by 7 June. These will come into force on 1 July and the accompanying guidelines will be published on the same day.