§ 58. Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Minister of Food if the consignment of snoek brought to this country in the s.s. "Novelist" has yet been examined by his Department.
§ Dr. SummerskillSamples from this cargo have been inspected. The detailed report is not yet available, but I am glad to say that the preliminary indications are that this consignment shows an improvement over previous shipments.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterIn view of the rather modified enthusiasm expressed in the Parliamentary Secretary's answer, may I take it that the full report will be available to hon. Members when it is ready?
§ Dr. SummerskillWe are expecting the analyst's report in a week or two, when I shall be only too pleased to let the hon. Member know the result.
Lieut.-Colonel Geoffrey Clifton-BrownCan the Minister say whether it is true that the tin for the containers in which to bring over this unwanted fish is sent out from this country?
§ Dr. SummerskillI must ask the hon. and gallant Gentleman to put down that question.