§ Mr. WHITELEYasked the Minister of Health whether the new Regulations regarding preservatives in foodstuffs are based on evidence that anyone has ever suffered from boron preservative in food; and, if not, whether he is prepared to withdraw such Regulation?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe harmfulness of boron preservatives was thoroughly considered by the Departmental Committee which inquired into the subject. Their Report, to which I would refer the hon. Member, shows that boric acid in small doses has been known to produce ill effects, and that in continued doses it is likely to impair the health of the consumer.