§ COLONEL GUNTER: (York, W.R., Barkston Ash)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Agriculture if he is now in a position to say when the muzzling order will be taken off the agricultural parts of the West Riding of Yorkshire.
MR. LONGI am not yet in a position to make any definite announcement on this subject, but I recognise the patience and co-operation which has been extended to me in the performance of a difficult duty, and I hope it may not be long before I am able to give effect to the wishes of my hon. and gallant friend and his colleagues in this matter. In the case of the West Riding the only obstacle is my desire to complete the arrangements, necessary for preventing the re-introduction of the disease.