HC Deb 22 November 1906 vol 165 c1017
* MR ALDEN

I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board whether it would be possible by administrative changes to secure a uniform meat inspection for the whole of London; and, if not, whether he would be willing to introduce the necessary legislation with a view to this result.

MR. JOHN BURNS

Probably legislation would be necessary to secure a complete system of uniform inspection. The matter is not being lost sight of, but it does not appear to be ripe for legislation at present.

* MR. ALDEN

While we are waiting for legislation will the right hon. Gentleman issue a circular on the lines of the tuberculous meat circular issued in 1891 to all sanitary authorities?

MR. JOHN BURNS

I am prepared to consider that suggestion, but meanwhile I should like my Public Health Regulations Bill to be passed before this session is over.