§ 24. Mr. GLOSSOPasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the practice on some licensed premises by which, on being specifically asked for a half-pint of beer, it is served in a glass which does not bear the Government stamp and which in a large number of eases does not contain a full half-pint; and what steps does he propose to take?
§ Dr. BURGINIt is an offence under the Licensing (Consolidation) Act, 1910, and also under the Weights and Measures Acts to serve a half-pint of beer in an unstamped glass. It is also 1580 an offence under the Sale of Food (Weights and Measures) Act, 1926, if short measure is given. I am not aware that these offences are numerous and the provisions of the existing law appear to be sufficient to protect the consumer against them.
§ Mr. GLOSSOPWould the hon. Gentleman consider accepting an invitation to take beer with me on certain licensed premises where I can show him what is going on?
§ Dr. BURGINGladly.
§ Mr. McKEAGWill the hon. Gentleman make sure that there is more hygienic washing of such glasses?