§ Sir R. GOWERasked the Minister of Agriculture which local authorities have adopted by-laws making the use of the humane-killer compulsory for the slaughter of cattle and other animals in England and Wales?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI have been asked to reply. I am sending the hon. Member a list of the authorities in question.
§ Sir R. GOWERasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will consider the 65W desirability of issuing a circular to those local authorities who have not adopted byelaws making the use of the humane-killer compulsory for the slaughter of cattle and other animals recommending them to consider the advisability of doing so?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI have been asked to reply. I doubt whether the present time when local authorities have their hands full of other matters is opportune for a circular on this subject, but I will consider the matter?