HC Deb 17 June 1915 vol 72 c779
20. Mr. ANDERSON

asked the Home Secretary whether, concurrent with the increase in food prices, there has been an increase in the practice of food adulteration and short weight; whether a number of the inspectors have recently been diverted to other duties; and whether he will consider the possibility of imposing heavier penalties, including imprisonment, to protect the public against fraud?

Sir J. SIMON

I have no information pointing in this direction. The enforcement of the Food and Drugs Acts and the Weights and Measures Acts is a matter for the local authorities.