Skip to main content

Written question asked by Parmjit Dhanda (Labour) on Thursday, 19 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 January 2003. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Monday, 13 January 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to introduce legislation to regulate the sale of Halal foods.
Answer

Mr. Dhanda: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to introduce legislation to regulate the sale of halal foods. [89027] Ms Blears: There are no plans. However, the Food Standards Agency is about to issue advice to food law enforcement officers on halal food issues, and they will be asked to have regard to this advice and consider action under appropriate legislation where this is necessary.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
89027; 397 c497W;397 c495W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Food Meat Regulation Shops Retail trade Islam Ritual slaughter
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk