§ 31. Sir T. Mooreasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that Memorandum No. 62, Food, which lays down conditions for the condemnation of carcases at slaughterhouses is unsatisfactory in effect because its provisions do not have 1943 the force of law; and whether he will consider introducing for England and Wales regulations to deal with this matter on the lines of the Public Health, Meat Regulations, in force in Scotland.
§ Mr. BevanThe control exercised by the Ministry of Food ensures in practice that meat for sale for human consumption is made available for inspection at the time of slaughter, and under these conditions I see no advantage in the course suggested.
§ Sir T. MooreSurely the Minister is aware that Scottish methods are much more satisfactory than those adopted in England and Wales, and will he not adopt the Scottish regulation in this matter and so improve the health of the community?
§ Mr. BevanI hope the hon. and gallant Member will not incite bad feeling between the three countries in this matter.