§ 52. Mr. Bishopasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what representations he has made to planning authorities regarding the control and siting of slaughterhouses; and whether he will take steps to ensure the provision of more public slaughterhouses centrally situated and a reduction in the number of private premises especially in villages, in order to maintain standards and to avoid disturbances to residents of smaller communities.
§ Mr. WilleyI have no reason to think that planning authorities need general advice on this subject. The second part of the Question raises matters which are for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.