HC Deb 07 May 1934 vol 289 cc727-8
22. Brigadier -General CLIFTON BROWN

asked the Minister of Agriculture how many fish farms there are in England and Scotland, respectively; and how many people are employed thereon?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

Of course, we can institute machinery, but I should not like to come to the House and ask for a large expenditure which, on the grounds of public health, I could not justify.

Mr. HANNON

Are the people of this country to feed upon milk products from milk of the composition of which we have no knowledge?

Sir W. WAYLAND

Has the hon. Gentleman ever visited a Polish or Russian dairy farm?

Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTE

May I have a reply to my question as to whether there is any inspection at the ports?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

If a product is in liquid form, we have ample power under regulations to demand a bacteriological examination. As regards non-liquid products, I am told that there is no danger to health.

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