HC Deb 15 December 1943 vol 395 c1545
57. Mr. Keeling

asked the Minister of Food whether he has had analysed a so-called Valina sherry made by the Orchard Wine and Spirit Company, Limited, and sold by Olivier Kerbiriou, London, Limited, and by the Cavendish Wine Company, which tastes of apples, contains only half the alcohol found in Spanish sherry and is sold at £1 2s. 6d. a bottle; and whether he will stop the sale of fraudulent wines at prices exceeding those charged for genuine wines?

Colonel Llewellin

I am making inquiries and will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as possible.

Mr. Keeling

Will my right hon. and gallant Friend taste the sherry himself?

Colonel Llewellin

No, Sir, we have sent it to our experts.