§ Dr. Summerskillasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, under the National Milk Scheme, it is proposed to ensure that producer retailers only sell milk of a high standard of purity; and how will this be enforced?
Mr. HudsonI have been asked to reply. The main purpose of the National Milk Testing Scheme is to test the keeping quality of milk. All milk sold will be liable to test under the scheme. These arrangements, however, in no way interfere with the powers and responsibilities, of local authorities conferred by the Food and Drugs Act, 1938, and Orders and Regulations made thereunder. My right hon. Friend is sending the hon. Member a copy of the full text of the scheme.