§ 66. Sir F. Medlicottasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware of the large number of animals which are slaughtered in the district of St. Faiths and Aylsham, Norfolk, for disposal in other parts of the country; and if he will introduce new regulations which will permit this council, and other councils similarly placed, to adopt by-laws in relation to private slaughterhouses and to make an appropriate charge for the cost of meat inspection.
§ Mr. NugentI am aware of the circumstances mentioned in the first part of the Question. As regards the second part, my hon. Friend will know that we have been awaiting the Report of the Interdepartmental Committee on Slaughterhouses before reaching a decision about the cost of meat inspection. The Report has now been submitted and my right hon. Friend is considering it.