§ MR. C. T. GILES (Cambridge, Wisbech)I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board whether he is aware that imported wheat flour is largely adulterated with maize flour, an inferior and cheaper article; and, whether he can take any steps to prevent purchasers being thus prejudiced?
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. HENRY CHAPLIN,) Lincolnshire, SleafordI have no information as to the extent to which imported wheat flour is mixed with maize flour, as it is not a matter in which I have any jurisdiction. If there is an offence under the Sale of Food and Drug Acts, proceedings can be taken under those Acts, but I have no authority under which I can take any steps as suggested in the Question.