§ 54. Sir John Mellorasked the Minister of Food what steps he has taken to co-ordinate the new Food (Labelling) Order, No. 1447, with the Control of Paper Orders; and why manufacturers are required by the new Order to use labels, packages and advertisements, the printing and use of which are prohibited by existing Orders.
§ Colonel LlewellinPrior consultation took place between my Ministry and those responsible for the paper control and I am advised that the orders referred to do not conflict.
§ Sir J. MellorIs my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that many manufacturers believe that if they comply with one Order they will infringe the others; and will he arrange with the Minister of Supply that no prosecution can arise from any conflict between the Orders which may subsequently appear?
§ Colonel LlewellinAll the prosecutions under the Food Order have to be approved by the headquarters in my Ministry and we have deferred the date of the coming into force of the Order so that all existing labels ought to be used up.