§ Mr. Lipsonasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware that patent baby foods are being consumed by adults seeking a substitute for milk; and, as the supply of baby food is limited, will he take steps to see that it is reserved for those for whom it is intended?
Major Lloyd GeorgePatent baby foods are not controlled by the Ministry of Food, but an Infant Food Manufacturers' Group has been formed after consultations between the Ministry and the trade. Inquiries have recently been made into the allegation that such baby foods are being purchased and consumed by adults seeking a substitute for liquid milk. These inquiries showed that every effort was being made by the trade to restrict sales 769W to customers purchasing the foods for infant feeding, and considerable publicity has been given to the subject in the appropriate trade paper. The matter is being carefully watched.