HC Deb 24 July 1952 vol 504 cc61-2W
108. Mr. Murray

asked the Minister of Food why pigs are taken from the Brandon Urban District Council area to be slaughtered at Carlisle; if he is aware there is a slaughterhouse in this area doing useful work at the present time; and if he will take steps to cut out this waste of transport and unnecessary expense.

Dr. Hill

The Brandon slaughterhouse is already being used to normal capacity for fresh meat. Bacon pigs from the Brandon area are sent to the nearest bacon factory in Carlisle. This is the most economical arrangement.