[Mr David Amess in the Chair] — Horsemeat

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 9:30 am on 30 January 2013.

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Photo of Steve Reed Steve Reed Labour, Croydon North 9:30, 30 January 2013

I agree with the hon. Gentleman; the standards of testing in Ireland seem to be admirable, and we should replicate that in the UK.

In summary, it is time for the Government to review the whole system and take urgent action to restore consumer confidence in the meat products that we buy and eat, for the benefit of consumers, retailers and the food industry in the United Kingdom.