§ 37. Mr. WILLIAM SHAWasked the-Secretary for Scotland if he is aware that there is dissatisfaction among the farming community in Forfarshire owing to the delay in granting licences for fat cattle for slaughter in Glasgow; if he is aware that considerable numbers of unfinished Irish store cattle are being slaughtered in Glasgow for beef; and if he will take steps to have both these matters inquired into and remedied?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of FOOD (Mr. McCurdy)I have been asked to reply. I am informed that owing to unexpectedly large arrivals a certain number of fat cattle were recently held up for a few days in Glasgow, but that steps have been taken to prevent the recurrence of this delay. Every endeavour is made to prevent the slaughter of immature cattle, and I cannot agree that the statement made in the second part of the question is correct. If, however, the hon. and gallant Member will supply me with detailed information on the subject the matter shall be investigated.