HC Deb 27 March 1917 vol 92 cc192-3
29. Mr. FIELD

asked the Secretary to the Local Government Board whether, in view of the prices current for all classes of meat, steps will be taken to utilise a considerable proportion of the meat condemned as unsound; whether he is aware that in London alone the weight of meat so condemned averages 2,800,000 lbs. per annum, and also that on the Continent the practice of sterilising such meat has been in operation for many years with the most satisfactory results: and whether, in view of this fact, he will consider the advisability of introducing a similar system in the United Kingdom?

Mr. HAYES FISHER

The greater part of the meat which is condemned in this country on account of unsoundness could not be rendered fit for human consumption by means of sterilisation or otherwise. Probably not more than some 5 to 7 per cent. could be so utilised. I am already inquiring into the possibility of taking further measures in regard to this meat.

Mr. FABER

What is done with condemned meat?

Mr. HAYES FISHER

It is destroyed.