Written question asked by Martyn Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 March 1999 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, what access the Review of the Public Analyst Arrangements in England and Wales had to information about the sampling and analysis of food samples held by local authorities; and what restrictions were placed on the publication of that information. - Inc fact that the Review Report and any non-confidential information gathered has been placed in the Library.

Answer: Mr. Martyn Jones: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what access the Review of the Public Analyst Arrangements in England and Wales had to information about the sampling and analysis of food samples held by local authorities; and what restrictions were placed on the publication of that information. [77951] Mr. Rooker: The Public Analyst Review Team sought information through submissions from interested parties, including local authorities and public analysts, and the Review Team visited a number of authorities and sought information from them directly during those visits. Some of the information relating to their enforcement activities was given in confidence. The Review Report and any non-confidential information gathered has been placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 328 c224W; 77951
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Access Disclosure of information Inspections Information Food Local government Publications Testing Public Analyst Services Review Group