HC Deb 28 May 1908 vol 189 c1268
MR. BRIGG

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will furnish the quantity in gallons of new milk which is daily imported into England, and give the names of the ports at which it is received.

MR. CHURCHILL

In January, 1908, the average quantity of fresh milk imported daily into England was 150 gallons; in February, 150 gallons, and in March, 48 gallons. There were no importations in April or May to date The whole of this milk was imported at Southampton.

MR. BOWLES (Lambeth, Norwood)

In the view of the Board of Trade, at what age does milk cease to be fresh?

MR. COURTHOPE (Sussex, Rye)

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what preservatives are used to keep the milk fresh?

A NATIONALIST MEMBER: Hops.

MR. CHURCHILL

Of course, the freshness of milk is a very important consideration, but these are questions of detail in regard to which I must ask for notice.

SIR GILBERT PARKER (Gravesend)

From what countries does this imported milk come?

[No Answer was returned.]