HC Deb 03 April 1939 vol 345 c2449
57. Mr. David Adams

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that undesignated milk supplied by the Milk Marketing Board for human consumption is substantially inferior in the matter of bacteria content to designated milk; and what steps are proposed to deal with this?

Mr. Bernays

I am aware that a bacterial standard is laid down for designated but not for undesignated milk. The upgrading of milk has made very substantial progress in recent years, and it is proposed to continue to assist this in every way possible. The recent improved bonuses for graded milk are, I understand, increasing its supply.

Mr. Adams

If I put down another question can the hon. Member give me the evidence?

Mr. Bernays

I can give the evidence without the hon. Member putting another question down. The amount of graded milk produced has gone up by some 30 per cent. in the last three years.

Mr. Adams

Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that it is not a question of the amount of consumption but what the bacteria content is?