Horsemeat Debate
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Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
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(11 years, 3 months ago)
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Lord De Mauley
That is an important question. The answer is yes. The FSA has advised that 1% is a level of evidence at which it can take action. This is a temporary level as we undertake urgent scientific work to set the most appropriate threshold. This is the level at which the FSA can be confident that the results are reliable for enforcement purposes.
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
My Lords, what discussions has the department had with the devolved Administrations, and what has been their outcome?
Lord De Mauley
My Lords, there are ongoing, intense discussions with the devolved Administrations, particularly Northern Ireland. It is too early to say what the outcome will be, but the noble Lord can rest assured that we will be in close touch, not only with the devolved Administrations but, of course, with our colleagues all across the EU, as I indicated earlier.