§ MR. SOAMES () Norfolk, S.I beg to ask the President of the Board of Agriculture whether he will be able to allow the market for fat cattle, sheep, and swine to be opened on Friday next in the town of Diss, which is about 25 miles distant from the scene of any outbreak of foot and mouth disease.
§ MR AKERS DOUGLAS (for Mr. LONG)No, Sir; my right hon. friend informs me that a considerable risk would still attend the holding of any market in the scheduled district, and he regrets therefore that he cannot see his way to make any concession as yet in favour of Diss.