HC Deb 19 May 1909 vol 5 cc410-1
Mr. STANIER

asked whether the Board of Agriculture propose to take steps to prosecute a combination of persons trading together in cases where now individuals would be prosecuted under the Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act?

Sir E. STRACHEY

The Board do not themselves institute proceedings under the Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act, 1906. I see no reason why a combination of persons trading together should not be prosecuted for offences under that Act, but if the hon. Member is aware of any difficulty which has arisen perhaps he will communicate with me on the subject?