HC Deb 07 May 1891 vol 353 cc277-8
DR. TANNER

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Agriculture whether he is aware that the Scottish and Irish Law Courts have now decided contrary to the decision in the Court of Queen's Bench in England on the question of the dishorning of cattle; and if, under the circumstances, the Agricultural Department can take steps to ensure a judicial review of the case of "Forde v. Wiley"?

THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE (Mr. CHAPLIN,) Lincolnshire, Sleaford

I have no information on the subject beyond what I gather from the newspapers. The matter is now under the consideration of the Advisers of the Board; and in the course of a few days, when we have fuller information, I shall be able to make a further reply. It will probably be most convenient if the hon. Member would postpone his question until Monday, when a question on the same subject stands in the name of the hon. Baronet the Member for East Norfolk.

DR. TANNER

Monday next.

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