HC Deb 02 November 1949 vol 469 cc381-2
19. Dr. Segal

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of deaths from the drinking of methylated spirits in Sierra Leone, he will consider legislation to prohibit the sale of methylated spirits in that territory except from chemists and under proper safeguards.

Mr. Creech Jones

I am consulting the Governor on the matter, and will write to my hon. Friend.

Dr. Segal

Is my right hon. Friend aware that this is becoming a serious problem in some territories, and will he urge that more active steps be taken to deal with it?

Mr. Creech Jones

It is because I have no information upon it that I am communicating with the Governor. We have no information about it in my office.