HC Deb 26 November 1945 vol 416 cc1035-6W
Captain Prescott

asked the Minister of Food under what statutory authority and by whom compulsory pasteurisation is brought into operation in any area; and what are the basic principles deciding the making of such an order.

Dr. Summerskill

I would refer the hon. Member to Defence Regulation 55G and paragraphs 26 to 28 of Command Paper Cmd. 6454, "Measures to Improve the Quality of the Nation's Milk Supply." Pasteurisation of milk is not at present compulsory in any area.