Orders of the Day — AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE (GRADING AND MARKING) AMENDMENT BILL [Lords].

– in the House of Commons at on 24 July 1931.

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Considered in Committee, and reported, without Amendment.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be read the Third time."

Photo of Sir George Newton Sir George Newton , Cambridge

We on this side welcome the advent of this little Measure. It is an extension of a new principle to agriculture, namely, that those who purchase agricultural produce may know that it is British home-grown produce. We welcome the Bill because we see so many foreign foodstuffs coming into our markets—foodstuffs which are so well advertised that the consumer sometimes fails to realise the advantages of the home-grown produce. We are very glad to think that a principle which the Conservative party adopted in legislation is now accepted by the party opposite. We are grateful to the Minister for having introduced the Bill.

Photo of Dr Christopher Addison Dr Christopher Addison , Swindon

I would say, so that it may be on record, that this is an agreed Measure, and was the subject of negotiation between the three parties. It is designed to meet what is obviously a pressing need. It will enable the British public to know that when they buy a bottle of jam, for instance, it contains fruit grown in England and not merely fruit bottled in England.

Question put, and agreed Co.

The remaining Orders were read, and postponed.