§ 81. Mr. SWANasked the President of the Board of Trade whether large quantities of meat now in cold storage is becoming unfit for human consumption; and what steps are being taken to secure the distribution of meat to prevent waste?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE(Mr. Bridgeman)It is not the case that large quantities of meat now in cold storage are becoming unfit for human consumption. In dealing with this matter the Board of Trade have the assistance of experts familiar with the business, and all possible steps are being taken to prevent waste. The wholesale price of mutton was reduced to 9d. a lb. a few weeks ago, and the whole question is being considered by the Departments concerned.