HC Deb 01 February 1940 vol 356 c1289W
Sir R. Gower

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether his attention has been called to the allegations of cruelty in the numbering of pigs under Government control at Wickford Market, Essex, owing to the use of pincers which are applied to the ears of the animals; and whether he has any statement to make?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

My attention has been called to the matter, and I am having inquiries made. I will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as I am in a position to do so.