Food Poisoning Debate

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Lord Harris of Haringey

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Food Poisoning

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Tuesday 24th June 2014

(9 years, 11 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Jolly Portrait Baroness Jolly
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I entirely agree with the noble Countess.

Lord Harris of Haringey Portrait Lord Harris of Haringey (Lab)
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My Lords, what assessment have the Government made of the impact of the cuts in local authority budgets that they have brought about on the availability and effectiveness of food hygiene inspections in relevant premises?

Baroness Jolly Portrait Baroness Jolly
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I have no information in my brief to that effect. However, it should be said that this scheme has been adopted by all but two local authorities in England, the two exceptions being the Royal Borough of Greenwich, which is ready to implement it, and Rutland, which is somewhat anxious about the success of businesses.