HC Deb 03 February 1947 vol 432 c281W
53. Sir P. Macdonald

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether, in view of the present inquiry into the marketing of agricultural products, he will consider creating a central abattoir system under veterinary control which would assist in eradicating disease from farm livestock.

Mr. T. Williams

The veterinary aspects of an abattoir system are undoubtedly important and, though they may be of secondary importance to the economic aspects, they will not be overlooked when decisions on future slaughterhouse policy are taken by the Government.

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