§ Mr. RAMSDENasked the Prime Minister what steps are being taken, if any, by the Government to stop the importation of poisonous cheap American spirits into this country; and whether he can punish those people who use it either to dilute Scotch or Irish whisky to the danger of public health?
§ Dr. ADDISONI have been asked to reply to this question. I have caused inquiries to be made from time to time during the past six months into allegations as to the sale of whisky containing deleterious matter, but so far inquiry has not confirmed the allegations made. The sale of whisky containing poisonous ingredients can be dealt with under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.