HC Deb 19 September 1940 vol 365 cc197-8
60. Mr. Mander

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he will consider the advisability of arranging for the production of a biscuit containing the minimum daily requirements of each of the 10 most important vitamins, together with such minerals as calcium, iron and copper for distribution to the public on very reduced terms?

Mr. Munro

I have been asked to reply. My Noble Friend does not consider that the introduction of a special biscuit such as my hon. Friend suggests is necessary at the present time, but the proposal will he given further consideration should circumstances change.

Mr. Mander

Will my hon. Friend find out whether the Minister has consulted or will consult his scientific Advisory Committee, if he has one, on this subject?

Mr. Munro

I am afraid that I can add nothing to the answer.

Mr. Mander

Will my hon. Friend be good enough to pass on to his Noble Friend the suggestion I have made?

Sir H. Williams

Will the hon. Gentleman give an assurance that the first sample will be presented to the hon. Member for East Wolverhampton (Mr. Mander)?