§ 84. Mr. Gledhillasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the reason for changing the labelling on tins of condensed skimmed milk and on packets of separated dried milk from "Unfit for babies," to "Not to be used for babies," as provided by the Public Health (Scotland) Order (S.R. & O. No. 1061, S. 33, of 1943)?
§ Mr. WestwoodMy right hon. Friend the Minister of Food had found that there was some difficulty in persuading people to use National Household Milk for the feeding of older children and adults on account of its being labelled "Unfit for babies" as required by the Public Health (Dried Milk) Regulations (Scotland), 1931. Apparently to some people the word "unfit" suggested quite wrongly that the product was of little food value or even contained something undesirable. It was necessary to make a corresponding alteration in the case of condensed skimmed milk.
§ Mr. McKinlayOn whose authority has the substitution been made? Has the Ministry of Food the right to alter the law of Scotland?
§ Mr. WestwoodNo, Sir, it was an alteration by the Secretary of State for Scotland because of what has happened, as I have already pointed out in reply to this Question.
§ Mr. McKinlaySince when has the Secretary of State for Scotland had the power to alter the law of Scotland without coming to this House for permission?
§ Mr. WestwoodIt was done by Order.
§ Mr. McKinlayWill the right hon. Gentleman deal with this matter?