§ 31. Mr. Charles R. Morrisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what criteria he observes in giving his consent to the establishment of private slaughterhouses.
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§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe criteria are set out in the Slaughterhouses Act, 1958. My right hon. Friend is required to have regard to whether there is a need for additional slaughtering facilities or to whether the grant of a licence is expedient for special reasons.