§ 42. Major GEORGE DAVIESasked the Minister of Health whether any cases have been brought to his attention of the adverse effect on the health of the community as a result of the prohibition of the use of preservatives in cream; and whether, in view of the hardship and financial loss which these Regulations have caused in many directions, he contemplates any modification of the Regulations at present in force?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINNo such cases have been brought to my notice, and I do not see any reason to modify the new Preservative Regulations.
§ Major DAVIESIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that in many cases large quantities of cream have failed to keep in the time necessary for transit between the producer and the consumer, and that dairies and creameries have had to go largely out of this business? As this has been disastrous to producers of cream, cannot the right hon. Gentleman see his way to reconsider the regulations in force?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINNo. A large number of producers who take care to keep their vessels clean have been able to supply fresh cream.