HC Deb 09 November 1926 vol 199 cc882-3
78. Mr. RYE

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that machine-skimmed condensed milk, lacking in nutritive quality, is being imported into Great Britain in increased quantities; and what steps, if any, he will take to ensure that such imported milk is not sold for infant consumption?

Sir K. WOOD

My right hon. Friend is aware that the imports of condensed Lachine-skimmed milk are increasing. The Condensed Milk Regulations require that every tin containing this article shall be labelled with the words "machine-skimmed" and "unfit for babies." He does not think that it is practicable to take any further steps to ensure that this article is not sold for infant consumption.