37. Mr. David Adamsasked the Minister of Health whether he has now decided to take further steps to protect the public against watered milk, in view of the failures, in recent prosecutions in cases of proved watering, to obtain convictions before the magistrates?
§ Sir K. WoodI have considered this matter again in the light of the recent prosecutions to which the hon. Member drew my attention. I understand that there was conflicting evidence in these cases, and that the magistrates in their discretion decided not to convict. In these circumstances, I do not. as at present advised, propose introduce any fresh legislation on this subject.
Mr. AdamsIn view of the fact that very large quantities of milk are being sold heavily watered and that convictions cannot be obtained under the present law, will the Minister take steps to deal with the situation?
§ Sir K. WoodI have looked into the cases which the hon. Gentleman was good enough to send me, arid apparently there was conflicting evidence, and the magistrates took a certain view. In the circumstances, it is not easy to see exactly what could be done