HC Deb 28 November 1949 vol 470 cc757-8
13. Squadron-Leader Fleming

asked the Minister of Food how many prosecutions were undertaken by his Department in respect of the manufacture or sale of foodstuffs during the year ended 31st October, 1949.

Mr. Strachey

During the year ended 31st October, 1949, the total number of prosecutions for food offences was 9,290. I cannot give a separate figure for those relating to the manufacture and sale of food.

Squadron-Leader Fleming

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us whether out of that number of cases there were any prosecutions undertaken against manufacturers of ice cream?

Mr. Strachey

I should like to have notice of that question.