§ 22. Mr. HUTCHISONasked the Minister of Health whether his Department has considered the desirability of establishing a compulsory legal standard for ice cream; and, if so, with what result?
Sir H. YOUNGThis matter could not be dealt with without further legislation. The general question of standards for articles of food has been under consideration in connection with the report of the Departmental Committee on the composition and description of food, but I cannot make any statement at present as to the introduction of legislation.
Viscountess ASTORWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that as ice cream is eaten by so many children it really is important, from the State point of view, that it should have a certain degree of purity?
§ Mr. GLOSSOPDoes not my right hon. Friend think that the introduction of a compulsory legal standard for cream would help to relieve the surplus milk market?