HC Deb 16 June 1958 vol 589 cc657-8
18. Mr. Doughty

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what quantities, and what articles, of perishable foodstuffs have become unfit for human consumption in the Port of London by reason of the unofficial dock strike; and what is the approximate value of such foodstuffs.

Mr. John Hare

I am informed that up to this morning the Medical Officer of Health for the Port and City of London had declared 14 tons of potatoes and one ton of grapefruit unfit for human consumption. The approximate value is £150.

Mr. Doughty

In view of the alarmist figures which have been published of thousands of tons of foodstuffs having gone bad, will my right hon. Friend take steps to see that these figures are given due publicity?

Mr. Hare

I think that the Answer to the Question will considerably help in that direction.

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