Food Standards Agency Debate

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Lord Foulkes of Cumnock

Main Page: Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour - Life peer)
Wednesday 10th June 2015

(9 years, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen Portrait Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen
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I thank the noble Lord for his question—I think. I will get back to him with a full written reply.

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Portrait Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab)
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My Lords, will the Minister confirm that these cuts are those that were agreed by the coalition?

Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen Portrait Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen
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I cannot confirm that. On the other hand, we must wait for the steering group to come up with the results of its consultation. It is important to remember that the steering group is part of a larger group, which includes the meat industry. They are all working together, with an independent chair, supported and facilitated by FSA staff, to look into all the problems within this industry.