§ 69. Mr. GEORGE TERRELLasked the President of the Local Government Board whether foreign milk imported into the United Kingdom is subject to any examination and tests as to its purity; and whether the cows from which it is obtained are subject to any inspection?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Herbert Lewis)Samples of imported milk are taken at frequent intervals by my inspectors, and are submitted to full bacteriological examination. I understand that in the district from which this milk is derived provision is made for the 850 periodical examination of dairy cattle by veterinary surgeons.
§ Mr. G. TERRELLMay I ask is the examination carried out by the Local Government Board?
§ Mr. LEWISThe examination is not made by the Local Government Board, but by veterinary surgeons in the district from which the milk is derived.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTDoes the reply of the hon. Gentleman apply to milk powder, as well as to fresh milk imported from abroad?