HC Deb 08 August 1947 vol 441 cc215-6W
Mr. G. Roberts

asked the Minister of Food if he is aware of the dissatisfaction in South Caernarvonshire concerning the quality of the meat supplied to the area; that it is felt locally that the proportion of home-killed meat supplied to the area compares unfavourably with that supplied to other areas; and whether, in view of the difficulties of refrigeration in the area, he will review the position in South Caernarvonshire.

Mr. Strachey

The quality of meat distributed to retailers in South Caernarvonshire has been similar to that distributed throughout the north-western area. The proportion of home-killed meat at individual depots has fluctuated owing to last minute shortages of locally killed stock which have also tended to reduce the general proportion of home-killed meat in the area. Steps have been taken to minimise the reduction of home-killed supplies caused by such shortages.