HC Deb 05 November 1934 vol 293 c633
35. Sir WILLIAM WAYLAND

asked the Minister of Agriculture the total number of prosecutions for infringements of the Butter Marking Order made under the Merchandise Marks Act, 1926, since its inception; and if not, whether he will arrange for the keeping of a record of future prosecutions

Mr. ELLIOT

No record is available of the total number of prosecutions for infringement of the Butter Marking and other similar Orders which various local authorities are empowered to enforce, and I have no power to call for a return.

Sir W. WAYLAND

Will the Minister seriously consider the withdrawal of Recommendation (e) of the Butter Marking Committee as it has left the door wide open to fraud upon the public?

Mr. ELLIOT

I should require notice of that question.

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