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Written question asked by Jackie Lawrence (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 April 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 April 1998. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will comment on the review of public analyst services in England and Wales.
Answer

Ms Lawrence: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the review of public analyst services in England and Wales. [39885] Mr. Rooker: The Government undertook to initiate a review in response to a recommendation in Professor James' report on the Food Standards Agency. I have today announced the terms of reference of the review, which will be undertaken by an independent Review Team under the chairmanship of Mr. Alan Turner, OBE. Interested parties are invited to submit written evidence to the Review Team. I hope the review will be completed before the end of the year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
310 c672W; 39885
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Food Food Standards Agency Local government services Standards Reviews Public Analyst Services Review Group