Statement on horsemeat and food fraud

• Watch Parliament TV: Statement on horsemeat and food fraud [Statement commences at 17:35:05 on media player]

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House of Commons Library analysis

The House of Commons Library produces briefing papers to inform MPs of key issues. The papers contain factual information and a range of opinions on each subject, and aim to be politically impartial.

The Library has published a briefing paper on the controls in place to ensure any horse meat entering the food chain is fit for human consumption, including details of horse passports.

• Read Library briefing paper: Horse Meat Controls and Regulations 

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