HC Deb 09 March 1908 vol 185 c1126
MR. WATT

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland if he will introduce some system of inspection which will enable the large towns of Scotland to inspect the farms from which their supplies come.

THE SECRETARY FOR SCOTLAND (Mr. SINCLAIR,) Forfarshire

I cannot give my hon. friend any assurance at present as to the attitude of the Government, but he is aware that a Bill dealing with this question has been introduced by a private Member, and it is hoped that some opportunity for discussion may arise which may help to mature it.

MR. GULLAND (Dumfries Burghs)

Will facilities be given for the discussion of that Bill?

MR. SINCLAIR

That Question should be addressed to the Prime Minister.

MR. GULLAND

Will the right hon. Gentleman use his influence in that direction?

MR. SINCLAIR

I will consider the point.