§ Mr. CRUMLEYasked whether tinned or preserved meats coming from foreign countries for the supply of the British Army, Navy, and the general public are subject to inspection to test their qualities as human food; and whether there is any 2584W guarantee given by the contractors that horse-flesh is not used in the production of such meats coming from abroad?
§ Mr. BURNSFull power to inspect meat coming from abroad is contained in the Regulations which have been made under the Public Health (Regulations as to Food) Act, 1907. I have no information as to the terms of contracts made by importers, and, as the hon. Member is no doubt aware, contracts for the supply of provisions to the Army and Navy are not dealt with by the Local Government Board.