HC Deb 07 May 1952 vol 500 cc29-30W
62 and 63. Mr. J. T. Price

asked the Minister of Food (1) how many prosecutions have taken place under the Food Standards (Preserves) Order, 1944, in the 12 months ended 30th April, 1952; and with what results;

(2) how many sample tests have been taken by his officers and those of the administering authorities under the Food Standards (Preserves) Order, 1944, in the 12 months ended 30th April, 1952; and if he can give a report of their findings.

Dr. Hill

The latest information relates to the year ended 31st December, 1951. Two thousand eight hundred and seventeen samples of preserves were analysed on behalf of local authorities in England and Wales. Of these 64 did not fully comply with the standards. One prosecution was undertaken and resulted in conviction.

68. Mr. F. Willey

asked the Minister of Food what action he proposes to take on the Report of the Food Standards Committee on jam and marmalade.

Dr. Hill

I cannot yet add to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Canterbury (Mr. Baker White) on Monday, 5th May.