§ 71. Mr. Ellis Smithasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been directed to the great concern in North 300 Staffordshire through the revelations made about casualty cattle and slink meat; can he make a statement on the matter; and is he satisfied with the interpretation and effectiveness of the present Regulations?
§ Mr. E. BrownThe execution of the Food and Drugs Act and the Public Health (Meat) Regulations is the responsibility of the appropriate local authority. I have been in communication with the Stoke-on-Trent City Council with regard to the question, and I am informed that, having been seriously concerned at the increase in the number of casualty cattle sent to Stoke-on-Trent for slaughter, they made investigations and are appointing a senior meat inspector, who, in the Council's opinion, will be able to deal effectively with casualty cattle in accordance with the Regulations.