HL Deb 30 January 1978 vol 388 cc648-9WA
Lord HOUGHTON of SOWERBY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Under what conditions the meat of animals slaughtered under the provisions of Section 36(3) of the Slaughterhouses Act 1974 may lawfully be exhibited for sale to attract general customers outside the community for which the exceptions are granted under the Act.

Lord STRABOLGI

I am advised that no special conditions are laid down for the sale of meat from animals slaughtered under Section 36(3) of the Slaughterhouses Act 1974. Noble Lords will, however, be aware that only the courts are able authoritatively to interpret the law.