§ Lieut.-Colonel SPENDER-CLAYasked the Minister of Health whether there is any restriction upon the issue of slaughter-house licences to farmers who desire to market their produce direct to consumers, provided their premises and appliances comply with the requirements of the law?
Sir H. YOUNGThe licensing of slaughter-houses is a matter within the discretion of the local authority, and there is no statutory restriction upon the issue of licences to farmers, provided that the conditions are regarded as satisfactory.