Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 June 1990. It was answered by David Curry (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 June 1990 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

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Written question

Question

What research MAFF has available on effects of red algae bloom on mussels, shellfish & crustaceans & what regard Commission has for imposing MAFF prohibited code. - Incl ref to European Commission proposal for Council Regulation on shellfish hygiene (COM (89) 648 Final).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

174 c132W;174 c131-2W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Contamination Health hazards Food Pollution Pollution control Monitoring Warnings Seas and oceans Shellfish European Commission Algae