FOOD SAFETY

Motion Text

That this House endorses the view of Judge Peter Heppell QC who reportedly told the Crown Court in Hull in December 2000 that a review of the penalties for contravening the Food Safety Act should be put in train; considers the sentences available to the Court in cases where adulterated and rotten meat destined for the petfood market ends up in food for humans are totally inadequate; and calls on the Government to act swiftly to increase the powers available to the courts and to restore public confidence in the food industry.