HC Deb 18 February 1948 vol 447 cc1160-1
58. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Minister of Food when he hopes to conclude his investigations into the dinner held by the Bow and Bromley Labour Party at Poplar Town Hall, on the 8th January, 1948.

Dr. Summerskill

Investigations into this matter have been completed, and our legal advisers are now considering whether the evidence is sufficient to justify proceedings.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

After the Department's legal advisers have come to a conclusion, will the House be informed what action it is proposed to take?

Dr. Summerskill

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Keeling

As the hon. Lady said that the objection to dinners of over 100 was the psychological effect on the housewife, may I ask her if she is aware that the psychological effect on non-Socialist housewives of these large Socialist dinners is bad?

Dr. Summerskill

The hon. Gentleman is not the only one who knows non-Socialist housewives.