HC Deb 08 May 1930 vol 238 cc1125-6
63. Brigadier-General CLIFTON BROWN

asked the Minister of Health whether he will withdraw the order forbidding the use of preservatives in cream which has caused a reduction in the production of that article with a consequent loss to agriculture and an increase of unemployment in the businesses concerned?

Mr. GREENWOOD

Representations on this subject were recently made to my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Scotland. I am considering the question in consultation with him, and a decision will be announced as soon as possible.

Brigadier-General CLIFTON BROWN

In view of the answer recently given to the effect that 138,000 cwts. of cream are imported into this country every year, will the right hon. Gentleman keep an open mind upon this question, with a view to modifying these regulations?