HC Deb 26 October 1949 vol 468 cc150-1W
60. Air-Commodore Harvey

asked the Minister of Food how many carcasses of Dutch mutton were imported from Holland to this country during September, 1949; what proportion was condemned as being unfit for human consumption and who bears the financial loss.

Mr. Strachey

Two consignments of mutton and lamb were received from Holland during September. The first consignment of 13 tons, arrived in excellent condition. The second consignment weighed about 55 tons. Unfortunately, on arrival in this country 50 tons had to be condemned as unfit for human consumption. The question of responsibility for the loss is still being discussed between the Royal Netherlands Government and my Department.

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