§ MR. CHANNING () (for Mr. P. STANHOPE) (Wednesbury)asked the President of the Local Government Board, Whether he is aware that large quantities of yeast adulterated with potato and maize starch are imported into England, and that there have been frequent convictions of persons who have innocently sold such yeast; and, whether he will take steps to prevent the importation of adulterated yeast, or to have its character more distinctly declared by the importers?
§ THE SECRETARY (Mr. LONG) (Wilts, Devizes)(who replied) said: I am aware that large quantities of yeast are imported into this country; but I do not know to what extent such yeast is adulterated with potato and maize starch, nor has my attention been called to frequent convictions of persons who have innocently sold it. Any examination of the yeast at the time of importation would have to be undertaken by the officers of Customs; but I learn from the Board of Customs that they have no means of ascertaining whether the yeast is adulterated or not. I think that adulterated yeast may be left to be dealt with under the Sale of Food and Drugs Act. The seller can protect himself by obtaining a written warranty from those from whom he buys the yeast.