§ Mr. STANIERasked whether the President of the Board of Agriculture will ask the Foreign and Colonial Offices to procure reports on the history and outbreaks of anthrax in Russia, India, and Egypt, and inquire whether there is anything exported from those countries to this country that might carry the disease?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYInvestigations as to the possibility of the introduction of anthrax into this country by means of materials imported from abroad has been carried on by the veterinary officers of the Board in their laboratory for the last three years. Some information as to the position in the particular countries named is already available, and steps are being taken to supplement it as far as possible. The Board do not think that they need ask for the assistance of either the Foreign or Colonial Offices in the matter.
§ Mr. KILBRIDECan the hon Baronet tell me whether there is any hay or straw imported from those countries?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYThe hon. Member had better give me notice of that question.