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| We won't eat halal meat, say MPs and peers who reject demands to serve it at Westminster |
| 2012-01-01 |
The Palace of Westminster has rejected demands to serve halal meat in its restaurants.
Muslim MPs and peers have been told they cannot have meat slaughtered in line with Islamic tradition because the method -- slitting an animal's throat without first stunning it -- is offensive to many of their non-Muslim colleagues.
The stance has infuriated some parliamentarians who have eaten meat in the Palace's 23 restaurants and cafes, having been assured that it was halal.
Lord Ahmed of Rotherham said: 'I did feel misled. I think a halal option should be made available.' |
| Posted by:tipper |