HC Deb 07 April 1932 vol 264 c299
37. Mr. LAMBERT

asked the Minister of Health whether the regulations imposed by the Milk and Dairies Order, 1926, for the production of milk and milk products in this country are enforced in countries from whence milk products are imported into Great Britain?

Sir H. YOUNG

No, Sir. The Milk and Dairies Order is only applicable to England and Wales. The production of milk and milk products in other countries is subject to the special laws of those countries, and milk imported into this country is subject to the requirements of the Public Health (Imported Milk) Regulations.

Mr. LAMBERT

Why are these conditions imposed on the British farmer and not on his competitors abroad?

Sir H. YOUNG

There is really a misapprehension on that point. The conditions of inspection of imported milk are really more exacting and severe than they are in the case of milk produced in this country.