§ 27. Mr. Edward Evansasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the concern of the Lowestoft Borough Council at the conditions prevailing at 20 the Lowestoft slaughterhouse; what representations he has had concerning these conditions; and what remedial measures he proposes to take and when.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeYes, Sir. The premises are old and badly sited in the centre of the town, but we must continue to use them for the time being. The permanent siting of slaughterhouses is being considered by an Inter-Departmental Committee, to whom the Lowestoft Corporation should send any proposals they may have.
§ Mr. EvansIs the Minister aware that there is very considerable dissatisfaction and anxiety in the town about the condition of this slaughterhouse? Is it not a menace to public health that these premises should be allowed to continue in this state for so long? Cannot he expedite the rebuilding of the premises and the settlement of this problem?
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeWe have done what we can within the limits of the capital and materials requirements, but the whole question of the resiting of slaughterhouses throughout the country is now being considered, and it will be a very great service if the Lowestoft Corporation would put forward their suggestions.