§ 43. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that refuse and the contents of dustbins near the Port of London Authority dock-sheds are exposed and removed during the day; and whether he will take all possible steps to avoid this possible contamination of meat and other foodstuffs by appropriate attention at night time or when foodstuffs are not being transported in the vicinity?
§ Sir K. WoodThe reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, this is a matter for the London Port Health Authority who have it under constant supervision, and who do not, I understand, consider that the present arrangements involve any danger of contamination of foodstuffs.
§ Mr. SorensenDoes not the right hon. Gentleman feel, M view of the affirmative answer to the first part of the question, 550 that there should be this exclusion of dust as being very dangerous to public health?
§ Sir K. WoodI have, as a matter of fact, taken up this matter with the Port of London Authority, and they tell me that they have had no complaints about the arrangements causing contamination of foodstuffs, but if the hon. Member will give me any further information I will take the matter up again.