HC Deb 20 March 1919 vol 113 cc2217-8
72. Major COURTHOPE

asked the Food Controller, in view of his statement that the charge levied on live stock sold for slaughter in markets included the cost of insurance, why butchers have been compelled to pay proportionately to their quota the loss incurred by the death of animals in transit to market; and whether payments made in this connection will be refunded?

Mr. McCURDY

The insurance in question is against condemnation of first, second, and third grade cattle on the ground of tubercular disease. It does not cover transit risks.