§ 35. Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Food what steps he is taking to implement the recommendations of the Medical Research Council for the addition of iodine to all salt for human consumption.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeThe Food Standards Committee are considering representations arising from their report on this matter. They will, I hope, be able to advise me fairly soon how best to give effect to the Council's recommendations.
§ Sir W. SmithersCan the Minister say how soon?
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeI do not know. There are a good many objections of a technical nature, I am advised, some of which are quite serious, but I will make inquiries and will give the information as soon as possible.
§ Mr. J. HyndWill the Minister resist the attempt by his hon. Friend to dictate to private enterprise what it should sell.