HC Deb 16 March 1908 vol 186 cc197-8
MR. WALTER LONG (Dublin, S.)

I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board whether his attention has been drawn to the difficulties which arise in the present state of the law in regard to the establishment and control of cattle and other markets in rural districts; whether he can see his way to introduce a Bill on the subject this session; and, if so, when.

MR. JOHN BURNS

My attention has been drawn to this subject. I hope to be able to introduce a Bill with regard to it during the present session; but I cannot at present fix a date for the purpose.

MR. CATHCART WASON

asked whether the Bill would give power to pre- vent the offering of diseased cattle for sale in public yards.

MR. JOHN BURNS

That subject has nothing to do with the object of the Bill.

MR. CATHCART WASON

said it had a good deal to do with this question.

MR. JOHN BURNS

Yes, after the markets are established.