§ 7. Dr. Strossasked the Minister of Food whether he now recognises vitamin C as a flour improver; and how far his investigations show this substance to be harmless for such a purpose.
Dr. HillI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Spelthorne (Mr. Beresford Craddock) on 23rd February. The investigations are still in progress.
§ Dr. StrossDoes the Minister realise that these investigations have been in progress for a very long time? Could he not answer at least that part of the Question which asks whether this is an accepted and recognised form of flour improver? If he thinks that it is, will he not state that this, at least, would be harmless if it were used?
Dr. HillThe hon. Member will understand more than most Members the time that investigations of this scientific character usually take, and I share his desire for a speedy conclusion. On the face of it, vitamin C seems a reasonable and hopeful proposition, but the investigations are not yet complete.
§ Mr. LoganIf the cost of food gets higher, is it the Government's intention to issue vitamin tablets?