HC Deb 01 December 1927 vol 211 c682
32. Colonel DAY

asked the Minister of Health when the new Regulations will be issued by his Department modifying the details of the Condensed Milk Regulations of 1923, to make it compulsory for the labels on tins of condensed skimmed milk to bear the words "Unfit for babies" in greater prominence than at present in use?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The Regulations have been made, and were circulated to local authorities on the 19th ultimo.

Mr. EVERARD

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that, though he may mark this in larger letters, it does not prevent it being used for babies, and is he also aware that it is a great deal inferior to the home-produced milk?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

Perhaps my hon. and gallant Friend will give me a suggestion as to how I can prevent it being used for babies.

Mr. SHEPHERD

Will the right hon. Gentleman take steps to see that wages are increased, so that the people can buy proper milk for their babies?

Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTE

Would it not be possible to prohibit the importation of it?