HC Deb 05 December 1974 vol 882 cc546-7W
24. Mr. David James

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps are being taken to improve the quality of British slaughterhouses.

Mr. Strang

Enforcement of the regulations governing hygiene and prevention of cruelty in slaughterhouses is a local authority responsibility. These regulations are reviewed periodically and proposals for the updating and strengthening of the Slaughterhouses (Hygiene) Regulations 1958 are at present the subject of consultation with trade and other interests.