§ DR. TANNER (Cork Co., Mid)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Agriculture whether the Dog-Muzzling Order now in force in Bournemouth and surrounding district will soon be dispensed with; and for what reason is the 764 Act kept in force in winter in this very healthy place?
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE (Mr. CHAPLIN,) Lincolnshire, SleafordI am afraid that I cannot dispense with the Muzzling Order at present at Bournemouth. It is kept in force during the winter in what the hon. Member describes, very accurately I have no doubt, as "that very healthy place," because two cases have occurred there since the winter commenced, one of them having occurred so lately as the end of January or the beginning of last month. In reply to a further question as to what proof there was of disease—I am unable to answer that question in these two particular cases without notice. Usually, I believe, the carcases of these animals undergo examination, and some of them are sent to London—I believe to the Royal Veterinary College for the purpose.
§ DR. TANNERWhat proofs has the right hon. Gentleman in regard to these alleged cases of rabies?
§ MR. CHAPLINI cannot answer that question without notice; but I may say that the great majority of cases were inquired into by a member of the Veterinary College.
§ DR. TANNERI will put a further question on the subject