§ 39. Mr. Skeffington-Lodgeasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that a Conservative Party office in the borough of Poole is exhibiting real loaves of bread, now stale and uneatable, as a part of a party political advertisement; and whether, in view of the fact that the use of bread for purposes other than human consumption is illegal, he will prosecute those responsible.
§ Dr. SummerskillYes, Sir, I am informed that these loaves were stale when purchased and will eventually not be wasted. No offence against the Waste of Food Order has been committed.
§ Mr. Skeffington-LodgeAs far as the information given to my right hon. Friend is concerned, is not that rather a "get out," for since this Question was put down these loaves have been hollowed out? Is not that symbolical of the hollowness and sham of the Tory Party's programme?
§ Dr. SummerskillThat is consistent with what we have been told. We were told that the bread would be made into breadcrumbs.
§ Mr. Langford-HoltWill the right hon. Lady give some of the poor Conservative associations some cheese to go with the bread?
Colonel WheatleyDoes not the right hon. Lady agree that this is another instance of Socialists not liking the electors to know the truth?