HC Deb 03 July 1923 vol 166 c266W
Sir H. BRITTAIN

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will do everything possible to expedite the compulsory introduction of the humane killer into this country?

Mr. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN

I canot undertake to promote legislation for the purpose suggested at the present time. It is, however, open to any local authority to adopt the model bye-law which has been issued by my Department providing for the compulsory use of a humane killer, and 90 local authorities have already adopted this bye-law.