§ MR. FIELD (Dublin, St. Patrick)I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board whether any, and if so what, test of knowledge of thediseases of animals is required from candidates before being appointed medical officers of health.
§ MR. WALTER LONGNo test of the kind referred to is required by law.
§ MR. WALTER LONGThere is no legal enactment under which it can be required.
§ [No answer was given.]