HC Deb 26 April 1956 vol 551 cc167-8W
61. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in drawing up the detailed arrangements for Government contributions towards the cost of inspecting meat at slaughterhouses, he will satisfy himself that, in each case, there is adequate veterinary supervision of such meat inspection on the lines recently recommended by a departmental committee.

Mr. H. Nicholls

The arrangements will certainly have regard to the adequacy of meat inspection by local authorities seeking a Government contribution; but my right hon. Friend has no power to insist on supervision by veterinary officers.

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