HC Deb 12 June 1958 vol 589 cc395-6
28. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that the import of haggis into Canada has been prohibited by regulations made under the Canada Pure Food and Drugs Act on the ground that haggis is not a pure food; that hitherto Scotland has done extensive and profitable trade in haggis with Canada; that this prohibition will inflict great loss on Scottish trade; and if he will make representations to the Canadian Government in order to have these regulations withdrawn so that Scottish trade with Canada in haggis may be resumed and extended.

The Minister of State, Board of Trade (Mr. J. K. Vaughan-Morgan)

I think there has been some misunderstanding. We have made inquiries in Ottawa and I can confirm that there has been no recent change in the regulations affecting the import into Canada of haggis from Scotland.

Mr. Hughes

Does the Minister realise that that Answer will be received with satisfaction by all who wish to see the Canadians properly nourished, and ancient traditions preserved?

Mr. Vaughan-Morgan

I am all in favour of the export of this delectable delicacy.

Sir F. Medlicott

In view of the discussion on Question No. 25, cannot my hon. Friend try to do some business with the Ministry of Education so that the value of this admirable food may become more widely known and appreciated in England as well as in Canada?

Mr. Vaughan-Morgan

I am in favour of exports.