§ 41. Mr. MATHERSasked the Minister of Health whether he proposes to take action to secure the prosecution of offenders against the law relating to the slaughtering of sheep in the city of Carlisle in proved instances brought to his notice where the humane killer was not used; and what steps he proposes to take to guard against a repetition of this illegal cruelty?
§ Sir K. WOODSection 8 of the Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933, places the responsibility of the enforcement of the Act upon the local authority, and I am in communication with the council of the county borough of Carlisle in regard to the allegations referred to in the question.
§ Mr. MATHERSIs the Minister expressing his desire that this practice should cease?
§ Sir K. WOODThis is, of course, a matter which may ultimately eventuate in proceedings.
§ Captain DOWERIs the Minister satisfied that the offences actually happened?
§ Sir K. WOODCertain allegations have been made, and I cannot say whether they are true or not.