HC Deb 16 March 1939 vol 345 c588
63. Mr. Day

asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the danger of infection to the public by the use of impure milk, he will take the necessary steps to see that pasteurised milk will be available to the public at all holiday resorts during the coming season if and when specially ordered by medical officers?

Mr. Elliot

I have no powers to take such action as is suggested by the hon. Member.

Mr. Day

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that many eminent medical authorities consider that this would be a great help to the health of the public?

Mr. Elliot

I cannot exercise my powers in that way.

Mr. Turton

Is my right hon. Friend aware that a great deal of this pasteurised milk is dirty milk, and therefore not fit for consumption?