§ 39. Mr. Edward Evansasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the extensive black market in the sale and slaughtering of cattle and pigs in East Suffolk; and what means are being taken to prevent these illegal transactions.
§ 88. Mr. Harrisonasked the Minister of Food, in view of the fact that the black market in table poultry is so well established that the industry's economy practically depends upon it, if he will take the necessary steps to enforce controlled dealings on the farms or abolish the present ineffective regulations.
§ 91. Mr. Gallacherasked the Minister of Food why, in view of the information which is already in his possession, relating to the names and addresses of people attending auction sales all over the country and purchasing fat and semi-fat pigs in large numbers at prices considerably above the controlled prices ruling in the grading centres, no apparent attempts are made to take action against them and thereby expose the black market activities which are implicit in such transactions.
§ Mr. StracheyI have set up a small Committee, under the chairmanship of Sir John Bodinar, to inquire and report urgently on the methods by which livestock, poultry and meat, including pork, bacon and rabbits may he finding their way into consumption outside controlled channels; and to suggest remedies which seem to them suitable and practicable. The other members are Mr. Herbert Oliver and Mr. Donald Grounds.
§ Captain CrowderHas the Minister asked this Committee to inquire into the number of horses which are being slaughtered for human consumption?
§ Mr. StracheyThat will be considered.
§ Colonel Gomme-DuncanAre any of the members of this Committee from Scotland?
§ Mr. StracheyI could not say without notice.