Slaughter of Horses (Committee's Recommendations)

HC Deb 26 October 1953 vol 518 c2428

36. Mr. Renton

asked the Minister of Food what steps he proposes to take in view of the recommendations of the committee of inquiry appointed by him to inquire into the slaughter of horses.

34. Sir J. Crowder

asked the Minister of Food what action he proposes to take to implement the recommendations of the committee of inquiry into the slaughter of horses.

Dr. Hill

I am not yet able to add to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Ayr (Sir T. Moore) on 20th October.

Mr. Renton

Is my hon. Friend aware that since the committee were appointed the slaughter of horses has continued at an alarming rate? Will he ask his right hon. and gallant Friend to treat this as a matter of great urgency?

Dr. Hill

This matter is being treated as a matter of urgency and sympathetic consideration is being given to the recommendations.