HC Deb 23 March 1905 vol 143 cc947-8
*COLONEL LEGGE

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether any of the jam supplied for South Africa in tins containing only twelve ounces of jam instead of one pound was made from stone fruit; and, if so, whether the weight of the stones is included in the weight of the jam.

MR. BROMLEY DAVENPORT

Stone fruit jam (i. e., plum and apricot) was accepted among other jams from the Australian Colonies, and, following the usual procedure with home supplies, it was stipulated with the Agents-General that both jams should be free from stones.

AN HON. MEMBER

A case of colonial preference.