§ MR. LITTONasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether the Local Government Board is aware that the order made by them, and transmitted to the Longford Board of Guardians on the 3rd February last, directing them to appoint a duly qualified veterinary inspector, as required by the Act of Parliament, has not been com- 1054 plied with; and, will the Local Government Board take steps to compel the Board of Guardians to comply with the Act of Parliament?
§ MR. W. E. FORSTERSir, I find from inquiry that the order was made by the Local Government Board, and transmitted to the Board of Guardians. The present Inspector has been acting since 1878, and has been re-appointed from time to time. The Board of Guardians expressed full confidence in his efficiency, and stated that when last appointed there was no answer to the advertisement issued by them offering to accept the post on their terms, and they think it desirable that his services should be retained. There is an order under the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act, that if from any sufficient cause it is desirable to appoint a person, the Lord Lieutenant may authorize the local authority to appoint a person not having the qualification of Veterinary Inspector, and it appears there was no other course to adopt in this case.