HC Deb 07 December 1900 vol 88 c206
MR. FREDERICK WILSON (Norfolk, Mid)

I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board if he will take steps to define the word "beer" like bread, butter, etc., or whether beer is still to be made of any article grown, manufactured, or imported into this country.

* The SECRETARY TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. GRANT LAWSON,) Yorkshire, N.R., Thirsk

Legislation would be necessary to give effect to the wishes of the hon. Member. My right hon. friend fears he could not undertake to introduce a Bill for the purpose; but desires to point out that adulteration of beer may be dealt with under the-existing law.