HC Deb 26 March 1999 vol 328 c432W
Mrs. Ray Michie

To ask the Secretary of State for Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the total number of food premises in Scotland which will be liable for the proposed Food Standars Agency Levy. [77905]

Mr. Galbraith

The estimated number of premises in Scotland liable for the proposed Food Standards Agency levy is approximately 46,000.

From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.