HC Deb 23 July 1931 vol 255 c1672
53. Mr. DAY

asked the Minister of Health whether there are any local authorities in England and Wales who have not yet adopted the Ministry of Health's model by-law 9 b with reference to the humane slaughter of animals; and will he give particulars?

Mr. GREENWOOD

The local authorities who have statutory power to adopt this by-law and have not done so are 224 town councils, 618 urban district councils and 516 rural district councils.

Mr. DAY

Can the right hon. Gentleman state the number of councils who have adopted it?

Mr. GREENWOOD

Over 100 town councils, over 100 urban councils and over 100 rural district councils.