HC Deb 09 July 1952 vol 503 c87W
29. Mr. M. MacMillan

asked the Minister of Food if he is aware of the lack of a weighing machine at the abattoir at Stornoway; and if he will take action to see that one is installed to ensure accurate weighing of livestock.

Major Lloyd George

Yes. Sheep, however, do not need to be weighed alive on sale and they are commonly graded and purchased on the basis of estimated carcase weight. I have no power to require the owners of the premises to install a weighbridge.