HC Deb 13 December 1922 vol 159 c2987W
Sir W. DAVISON

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether it is the intention of the Government to introduce legislation early next Session making compulsory the use of a humane killer, as advocated by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in the slaughter of all animals intended for food?

Sir M. BARLOW

It is proposed, in the first instance, to have the whole question considered by a Committee of the Cabinet.