HC Deb 03 May 1948 vol 450 c97W
62. Mr. Burden

asked the Minister of Food what steps are being taken to ensure that the meat sold in this country is fit for human consumption; and if he is satisfied that no appreciable proportion of meat sold is, by the highest standards, unfit for human consumption.

Dr. Summerskill

I am satisfied that, as the result of the supervision exercised by our officers in co-operation with the local authorities and port health authorities, everything possible is done to ensure that no meat issued by my Department for human consumption is unfit for that purpose.

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