HC Deb 31 July 1911 vol 29 cc21-2
Mr. CHARLES BATHURST

asked the President of the Local Government Board when his Department proposes to publish the long-promised report upon the nutritive value of flour, as at present manufactured, and other foods?

The PRESIDENT of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Burns)

The report is now in an advanced stage of preparation, and I hope it may be issued very shortly.

Mr. C. BATHURST

Does the right hon. Gentleman recollect that six weeks ago he indicated that this report would be forthcoming within a fortnight?

Mr. BURNS

Yes, I did, but in the intervening period I have been requested to see several very representative deputations, and I have thought it advisable to see them. I have another to see before the report will be issued.

Sir J. LONSDALE

May it be expected within the next fourteen days?

Mr. BURNS

If I see the two deputations before that period, yes; but I must see them. One is from Ireland.