HC Deb 24 January 2000 vol 343 cc14-5W
Mr. Andrew George

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent representations he has received regarding the labelling of chicken imported into the UK from outside the European Union. [103293]

Ms Quin

Ministers and officials have received a number of letters from right hon. and hon. Members, the industry and the public on this matter. In addition, my right hon. Friend the Minister met with representatives from the National Farmers Union, the British Poultry Meat Federation and other poultry organisations on Monday 20 December to discuss this and other issues of concern to the sector.