§ 8. Mr. E. Johnsonasked the Minister of Food whether the committee under the chairmanship of the Duke of Northumberland has completed its inquiries into conditions governing the slaughter of horses; and when its report will be available.
§ 10. Brigadier Medlicottasked the Minister of Food what progress has been made by the committee of inquiry into the slaughter of horses; and how soon he anticipates that the committee's report will be ready.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeThe committee has completed its inquiries. The report is being drafted and the Chairman hopes to submit it to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and myself before 31st July.
§ Major BeamishIs my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that there is very widespread public anxiety about this question, and can he assure the House that when the report has been studied any necessary action will be taken without undue delay?
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeYes, I will certainly give that assurance.