HC Deb 15 July 1957 vol 573 c755
33. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will now approve the construction of an abattoir in Sunderland.

Mr. Amory

The proposal of the Sunderland Corporation to build a slaughterhouse has my support, but a loan for its construction cannot be sanctioned at present. In the meantime, the Corporation is proceeding with the preparation of working plans and specifications.

Mr. Willey

While I am obliged to the right hon. Gentleman for his support, may I ask him, in view of the fact that the conditions in the slaughterhouse in Sunderland have been officially described as quite deplorable, to see if he could push this business through? We have waited a very long time, and it is really time we had a new abattoir.

Mr. Amory

I will give it as high priority as I can.