§ 59. Mr. F. O. Robertsasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that preparations of honey with other ingredients are still being sold in such a manner as to suggest that the purchaser is buying pure honey; and whether he will take steps to see that the use of the word "honey" shall only be used in connection with the sale of the pure product?
§ Sir K. WoodRepresentations have been made to me with regard to preparations of the kind referred to, and the matter has been discussed with a deputation from the British Bee-Keepers Association. I hope that it may be possible to introduce legislation relating to the composition and description of articles of food on the lines recommended by the Departmental Committee which has reported upon that subject, and which would include provisions dealing with the matter raised by the right hon. Gentleman.
§ Mr. RobertsHas not the right hon. Gentleman already some power to put a stop to fraud of this description?
§ Sir K. WoodThat may be so in certain cases where fraud can be proved. There are, however, some other considerations which I hope may be met in the way I have indicated.