HC Deb 22 December 1964 vol 704 c218W
84. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the telegram Postmaster-General why and in what circumstances the telegram sent by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to the Ministry of Health warning the latter that tins of beef sent by the Argentine to Britain which caused the typhoid epidemic in Aberdeen was delayed in delivery.

Mr. Benn

I am looking into this matter and I will write to my hon. and learned Friend when my inquiries are complete.