§ 42. Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTE(for Brigadier - General CLIFTON BROWN) asked the Minister of Health what is the number of producers of milk in England and Wales who have been prosecuted during the last 12 months under the Food and Drugs Adulteration Act, 1928; in how many of these cases was a fine imposed; and the total amount of these fines?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREProsecutions for offences under the Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928, are undertaken by local authorities. The information supplied to my right hon. Friend does not distinguish between producers and other vendors of milk. My right hon. Friend regrets, therefore, that he is unable to give the required information.