Written question asked by Andrew Welsh (Scottish National Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 June 1990. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 June 1990 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What tests are applied to ascertain residue levels of toxic chemicals in imported foodstuffs from eastern Europe, European Common Market & rest of world; how many tests were carried out in each of past 5 years & on what types of foods & what changes SO intends to make in this system. - Incls ref to reports of Govts steering group on food surveillance, copies in Library.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

175 c318W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Contamination Food Imports Food poisoning Scotland Eastern Europe UK trade with EU