Mr. STEWARTasked the Minister of Labousr, as representing the Ministry of Health, whether the Circular to local authorities relating to the more humane slaughtering of animals promised by the late Minister of Health upon 24th July, 1922, has been issued to all local authorities; and, if not, will it be issued without unnecessary delay?
§ Sir M. BARLOWThe issue of the circular in question was deferred in view of the decision of the late Government to refer the whole question to a Committee of the Cabinet. The new Government proposes to adopt this course before issuing any circular.