HC Deb 02 November 1966 vol 735 c91W
56. Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will seek powers to make meat inspection a direct responsibility of his Department.

Mr. John Mackie

Local authorities have recently been empowered to control hours of slaughter subject to consultation and appeal. I have made more of my veterinary officers available to advise them on matters of meat inspection and hygiene. We must await the results of these measures which we hope will expedite progress towards full inspection and uniformly high standards.