(c) The price on the occasion of a sale to a Government buyer shall not exceed the maximum price ascertained on the basis of such grading in accordance with the provisions of Part 1 of the First Schedule;

(d) Where any in-calf cow or in-calf heifer has been sold for slaughter, and the weight of the calf and bag exceeds 28 lbs, the price otherwise payable in respect of the cow or heifer under the provisions of this Order shall (except in the case of a sale by dead weight) be reduced by a sum ascertained in manner hereinafter mentioned, and where the price has been paid to the seller the Government buyer may recover such sum from the seller.

The sum shall be a sum calculated on the weight of the calf and bag after slaughter, at the maximum rate applicable under this Order on the sale of the cow or heifer.

The provisions of this sub-clause shall have effect notwithstanding that no proceedings shall have been first taken against the seller in respect of a contravention of Clause 1, and shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any penalties in respect of such contravention.

Restrictions on Sales of Sheep in Markets.

5. Except as otherwise provided by this Order, no sheep shall in any market be bought or sold for slaughter except in accordance with the following provisions:

(a) The sheep shall have been valued by a person authorised by
the Food Controller to ascertain its fair value;

(b) The sheep shall be sold only to a Government buyer; and
(c) The price, on the occasion of a sale to a Government buyer,
shall not exceed the fair value so ascertained.

Ascertainment of Fair Value.

6. For the purposes of ascertaining the fair value of a sheep the person authorised under Clause 5 (a) hereof shall estimate the weight of the dressed carcase of the sheep and the current market value of the skin, and the fair value of the sheep shall be the sum applicable according to the provisions of the Second Schedule, together with the current market value of the skin so estimated, less the sum of 1s. 6d.

Determination of Questions.

7.-(a) The person authorised in that behalf by the Food Controller may at any time determine whether a beast or sheep in a market is fit for slaughter, and the determination of such person shall be conclusive upon the question whether a beast or sheep is fit for slaughter, and as to the weight and grading of any beast, and as to the weight and fair value of any sheep.

(b) When an authorised person has determined that a beast or a' sheep in any market is fit for slaughter, such beast or sheep shall not be moved from the market except with the permission of the person authorised by the Food Controller.

(c) Before any beast is weighed in a market it shall have been fasted for a period of not less than five hours, or shall have travelled to the market for such a distance or in such a manner as, in the opinion of the person authorised by the Food Controller, is equivalent to fasting for such a period. Where a beast has not been fasted for five hours or has not travelled an equivalent journey, the person authorised in that behalf by the Food Controller may make such deduction from the weight of the beast as in his opinion represents the loss in weight which would have taken place if the beast had fasted for five hours or had travelled an equivalent journey, and such other or further deduction as in his opinion is reasonably necessary, having regard to the condition of the beast or hide.

Authorised Persons and Government Buyers.

8. Until further notice the person authorised to grade beasts and to value sheep in any market and to determine as to whether a beast or sheep in a market is fit for slaughter and as to the weight of beasts and sheep shall be the Grading Committee appointed in respect of that market by or under the authority of the Food Controller, and the Government buyer in any market (other than a Government Slaughterhouse) shall be the Live Stock Auctioneer appointed by or under the authority of the Food Controller to buy live stock in that market on behalf of the Food Controller.

9. All persons concerned shall comply with any directions as to the weighing of any beast or any sheep and as to the method of sale, whether in lots or otherwise, of any sheep, and as to any other matter relating to the maximum price of any beast or sheep which may be given for the purposes of this Order by any person authorised in that behalf by the Food Controller.

Sales by Dead Weight.

10. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Order, any beast or sheep may, if the seller so desires and the Live Stock Commissioner consents, be sold for slaughter by dead weight, that is to say, on the footing that the price payable to the seller shall be ascertained by reference to the weight of the dressed carcase certified as hereinafter provided, and in that case the following provisions shall have effect:(i) Unless the Food Controller or a person authorised by him shall otherwise direct, the beast or sheep shall be sold only at a Government Authorised Slaughterhouse and to a Government Buyer.

(ii) The price of a beast (including the offals) on the occasion of a sale to a Government Buyer shall not exceed the sum applicable according to Part 2 of the First Schedule, less the sum of d. per lb. of the certified weight of the dressed

carcase.

(iii) The price of a sheep (including the offals) on the occasion of a sale to a Government Buyer shall not exceed the sum

applicable, according to the Second Schedule, in addition to the current market value of the skin, less the sum of d. per lb. of the certified weight of the dressed carcase. (iv) The weight of the dressed carcase shall be certified in such manner as the Food Controller may direct, but the seller of any beast or sheep shall be entitled to a reasonable opportunity of checking the weight of the carcase of any beast or sheep sold by him under the provisions of this Clause. (v) (a) In the case of a beast, if the dressed carcase is weighed less than two hours after slaughter the certified weight shall be the weight then ascertained with a deduction at the rate of 2 lbs. per cwt. calculated to the nearest cwt. : if the weighing takes place two, or more than two, but less than 12 hours after slaughter, the deduction shall be at the rate of 1 lb. per cwt., calculated to the nearest cwt.; if the weighing takes place 12 hours or more after slaughter the certified weight shall be the weight then ascertained without any deduction whatsoever.

(b) In the case of a sheep, if the dressed carcase is weighed less than six hours after slaughter the certified weight shall be the weight then ascertained less 1 lb.; if the weighing takes place six hours or more after slaughter the certified weight shall be the weight then ascertained without any deduction whatsoever.

(vi) The Food Controller may from time to time issue directions as to sales of beasts or sheep by dead weight, and such directions shall be observed by all persons concerned.

(vii) The Government Buyer in the case of a sale by dead weight shall until further notice be the Government Slaughterhouse Agent attached to the Government Slaughterhouse at which the beast or sheep is sold.

Restriction on Markets.

11. (a) A person shall not send or cause to be sent any live stock in any area for sale or slaughter to, or sell for slaughter any live stock in, any market other than the market in that area nearest the lands and premises upon which such stock is ordinarily kept by the owner, or such other market as may be prescribed by the Live Stock Commissioner or other person duly authorised in that behalf by the Food Controller.

(b) A person shall not move any live stock fit for slaughter from one area to another area without the permission of the Live Stock Commissioner for the first-mentioned area; provided that live stock fit for slaughter may be moved from any area to any other area without such permission:

(i) if the lands and premises on which such stock are ordinarily kept by the owner lie within more than one area, and such

live stock are moved only from one part of such lands and premises to another in the ordinary course; or

(ii) if the owner of such stock occupies other lands and premises situate in an area other than the area in which the stock are ordinarily kept and the live stock in question are moved to such lands and premises, provided that in this case notice of such removal shall within seven days thereof be given in writing to the Live Stock Commissioner for one or other of such areas.

Entry and Inspection.

12. For the purpose of executing and enforcing this Order, any officer of, or other person authorised by, the Food Controller may enter into any slaughterhouse or other premises upon which he suspects animals are being or have been slaughtered for human food and examine any animals or carcases or hides therein, and inspect and require production of any books or other documents relating to animals slaughtered on such premises; and no person shall impede or obstruct such officer or other person in the exercise of his powers under this clause.

Interpretation.

13. For the purposes of this Order :—

"Live stock" includes beasts and sheep, but does not include calves.

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includes bulls, bullocks, cows and heifers.

means any ovine animal.

"" Heifer means a female cattle beast which has not had more than one calf.

"Market" means any place for the time being used by or under the authority of the Food Controller for the sale of beasts or sheep for slaughter, and includes a Government authorised slaughterhouse.

"Dressed carcase "shall mean :--

(a) In the case of a beast, the carcase without the offal
(edible and inedible). The thin skirt shall be deemed
to be part of the carcase. The offal shall include the
tail (cut off between the second and third bones),
kidneys, thick skirt, heart fat and all other loose and
caul fat and all other internal organs of the beast.
(b) In the case of a sheep, the carcase including the kidneys,
but without the offal and the skin. The offal shall in-
clude the head, pluck, intestines loose and caul fat, feet
and shanks. The feet and shanks shall be cut off at
the hocks and knees respectively.

"Live Stock Commissioner " means the Live Stock Commissioner appointed by the Food Controller.

"Area" means in England and Wales the district of a Live Stock Commissioner, and in Scotland the district of a Deputy Live Stock Commissioner.

An animal shall be deemed to have been brought or sent or sold or bought for slaughter if it be slaughtered within 14 days of its sale. Penalties.

14. Infringements of this Order are summary offences against the Defence of the Realm Regulations.

Revocation.

15. The Live Stock (Sales) Order, 1918, as amended is hereby revoked as from the 30th September, 1919, but without prejudice to any proceedings in respect of any contravention thereof.

Title and Extent of Order and Commencement.

16.—(a) This Order may be cited as the Live Stock (Sales) Order,

1919.

(b) This Order shall not extend to Ireland.

(c) This Order shall come into force on 1st October, 1919.

By Order of the Food Controller,

FRANK H. COLLER,
Acting Secretary to the Ministry of Food.

27th September, 1919.