Written question asked by Ian Gibson (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 July 1999. It was answered by Calum Macdonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 July 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, What proposals the Government has to encourage the co-ordination of policy on food safety matters between the Scottish Executive and the UK government. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Dr. Gibson: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals the Government have to encourage the co-ordination of policy on food safety matters between the Scottish Executive and the UK Government. [91616] Mr. Macdonald: Co-ordination of food safety will be for the Food Standards Agency. Until it is established, policy will continue to be co-ordinated by means of close working relations between the Government and the Scottish Executive.

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