HC Deb 06 April 1914 vol 60 cc1645-6W
Mr. ASTOR

asked the President of the Local Government Board how many samples of imported cream and milk were examined during each of the last two years; whether any examination was made with a view to detecting the presence of tubercle bacilli; and, if so, what proportion of the samples were tubercle bacilli found to be present?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

The figures are as follows:—

Year. Number of Samples examined.
Milk. Cream.
1912 … … 17 … 0
1913 … … 25 … 51

Examination was made in each case with a view to detecting tubercle bacilli, but none were found.

Mr. ASTOR

asked the President of the Board of Trade the quantity of cream, milk, and butter imported during 1913?

Mr. BURNS

The following figures give the information desired:—

Quantities imported in 1913.
Cwts.
Cream 9,778
Milk, fresh 4,237
Milk, condensed or preserved (including milk powder) 1,314,685
Butter 4,139,028