§ Andrew GeorgeTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when Food From Britain was last subject to a review by(a) her Department and (b) other Departments; and if she will place a copy of the review in the Library. [87952]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 19 December 2002]A full quinquennial review of the efficiency and effectiveness of Food from Britain was completed by the Department (then MAFF) in 1998. A copy of the report has been placed in the Library. In common with other non-departmental public bodies within the responsibilities of the Department, a specific review of Food from Britain's system of corporate governance was undertaken by the Department's internal audit division in 2002. Food from Britain has not been reviewed by other Departments.