§ 54. Major Legge-Bourkeasked the Minister of Food how many letters have been received by his department this year accusing named individuals of black market deals in food and feedingstuffs; what proportion of these is anonymous; and what action is taken about such communications.
§ Dr. SummerskillI regret that the detailed particulars asked for by the hon. and gallant Member are not available as no special record of such letters is kept. Letters are frequently received in my department containing allegations of food offences. They are examined and dealt with on their merits, and those which contain sufficiently specific information are investigated.
§ Major Legge-BourkeCan the hon. Lady say what is done with anonymous information?
§ Dr. SummerskillI can assure the hon. and gallant Member that some of it is not fit to file.