HC Deb 11 December 1950 vol 482 c117W
117. Sir W. Darling

asked the Minister of Food how many slaughterhouses formerly owned by local authorities are still under his control; and what plans he has for returning them to local authorities control.

Mr. F. Willey

Two hundred and four slaughterhouses owned by local authorities are still under our control. This control is necessary as part of the meat rationing system and I cannot forecast when it will be possible to lift it.

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