HC Deb 13 January 2000 vol 342 c240W
17. Mr. Coaker

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to improve the labelling of food to enable consumers to make better-informed choices. [103791]

Ms Quin

We are committed to promoting informed consumer choice. Because of the key importance of good labelling, the Government will shortly be announcing an initiative aimed at stimulating public debate and identifying the needs and priorities of ordinary consumers.