26. Mr. David Adamsasked the Minister of Health what progress has been made in the high temperature short time pasteurisation of milk process; what number of new licences have been granted; and the approximate quantity of milk treated since the issue of Circular 2423 in July?
§ The Minister of Health (Mr. Ernest Brown)I regret that the information asked for is not available. Returns are obtained of licences under the Milk (Special Designations) Regulations, which are in operation on 31st March each year, and I do not think that I should be justified in now asking local authorities for a special return.
Mr. AdamsAs fully one-third of the milk supply of this country is not treated, may I ask whether this information is to be given to the House so that we may know whether progress has been made or not?
§ Mr. BrownI will look at the matter again and see what can be done, and whether the hon. Member's proposal is desirable or not.