§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on her Department's responsibilities in relation to food hygiene. [7881]
§ Margaret Beckett[holding answer 15 October 2001]: Food hygiene policy is the responsibility of the Food Standards Agency. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is responsible for the implementation of the enforcement aspects of Community and UK legislation concerning the hygiene of food imported from third countries.
§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what her Department's responsibilities are in relation to the environment of inner city areas. [7880]
§ Margaret Beckett[holding answer 15 October 2001]: My Department's responsibilities for protecting and improving the environment and conserving and enhancing biodiversity cover all areas, including inner cities.