§ 57. Mr. REMERasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that among certain people the impression is current that the words ordered to be printed on imported condensed skimmed milk tins, "Unfit for Infants," means that this so-called milk is too rich for infants; and will he issue a memorandum to the effect that this material has little or no food value?
§ Sir K. WOODMy right hon. Friend is not aware of the existence of the impression mentioned by my hon. Friend, and seeing that the tins are declared to contain the equivalent of so much skimmed milk with sugar added he does not see how it can have arisen. Although condensed skimmed milk, like many other foods, is devoid of milk fat and is therefore unsuitable for babies, it still possesses definite nutritive value and my right hon. Friend does not think it is necessary to issue a memorandum on the subject.
§ Mr. REMERMay I ask whether it is not the case that farmers have to undergo considerable trouble in carrying out the orders of his Department, and will he make sure that the public know the exact food value of this product?
§ Sir K. WOODThat is another matter.