HC Deb 08 March 1956 vol 549 cc221-2W
63. Sir F. Medlicott

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware that the rural district council of St. Faiths and Aylsham, Norfolk, and other rural district councils similarly placed, continued to incur additional expense in the inspection of slaughterhouses, although a large proportion of the meat is for consumption in London and other cities and towns; and if he will now take steps to ensure an early alleviation of this burden which now inappropriately rests on the district councils concerned.

Mr. H. Nicholls

My right hon. Friend is aware of the situation to which my hon. Friend refers, and he hopes to make a statement about the matter shortly.