HC Deb 15 May 1959 vol 605 c196W
Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of slaughterhouses at present in use.

Mr. Godber

According to information provided by local authorities, the number of public and licensed slaughterhouses in England and Wales on 31st March, 1959 was 4,247. No precise information is available as to the number actually in use at that date.