HC Deb 26 March 1913 vol 50 c1648
78. Sir JOHN LONSDALE

asked the President of the Local Government Board if he intends to introduce legislation in the present Session to prevent the adulteration of flour?

81. Mr. PETO

asked the President of the Local Government Board whether he intends to introduce a Bill in the present Session to ensure the purity of flour used in this country and to render illegal the use of phosphates and bleaching to secure whiteness?

Mr. BURNS

I have a Bill in preparation dealing with the question of the purity of food, and I hope to introduce it shortly.

Sir J. LONSDALE

Will it deal with the adulteration of flour?

Mr. BURNS

It will include flour.

Sir J. LONSDALE

When does the right hon. Gentleman expect to introduce it?

Mr. BURNS

When one gets an opportunity.