§ 33. Mr. SMITHERSasked the Minister of Agriculture whether it is the policy of the Government to bring British market-garden and soft-food products and foodstuffs manufactured from them within the 19 scope of the national-mark scheme; and, if so, when he proposes to introduce the necessary legislation?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Dr. Addison)Market-garden produce already comes within the scope of the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1928. I have under consideration proposals to extend the scope of the Act to certain classes of products manufactured therefrom.
§ Mr. SMITHERSWill the right hon. Gentleman bring the legislation before the House as soon as possible in view of the fact that the season for the selling of market-garden produce is approaching, and prevent the dumping of Russian goods into this country?
§ Dr. ADDISONI hope that appropriate legislation will be before the House shortly, and that it will be entirely non-controversial.