§ 57. Mr. Banfieldasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that there is no legal standard of content and purity for jam; that recently public analysts of Birmingham, Leicester, and in Lancashire have commented adversely upon the existing situation; and that adulteration and misdescription are common throughout the country; and whether he will consider introducing legislation to establish the standard for jam agreed upon between the Food Manufacturers Association and the Society of Public Analysts?
§ Sir K. WoodI would refer the hon. Member to Clause 8 (1, c) of the Food and Drugs Bill at present before Parliament under which it is proposed to enable regulations to be made dealing amongst other things with the matter in question.
§ Mr. de RothschildWill the Minister give an assurance that the Bill in question will be brought before the House at an early date in order that the fruit growers may make preparations?
§ Sir K. WoodI am afraid that is not a matter within my jurisdiction.