§ Mr. FITZROYasked whether any precautions were being taken, and, if so, what precautions, to prevent the importation and distribution of horses suffering from infectious diseases into this country; whether any restrictions and, if so, what restrictions were placed on the movement of horses when imported; whether similar restrictions and regulations as to the importation and distribution of horses were in operation in Ireland as in the United Kingdom; whether the Board issued orders through the Board of Trade to the shipping companies and railway com- 1016 panies for the thorough disinfection of horse boxes and stables belonging to them; and, if so, what was the nature of such orders?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYThe Glanders and Farcy Order of 1907 provides that no horse brought from abroad shall be landed in this country unless accompanied by a certificate of freedom from disease. The Order is enforced by the various Local Authorities. No restrictions are placed on the movement of horses when imported. Provision is made in the Animals (Transit and General) Order of 1895 for the cleansing of horse-boxes used in railway traffic. I will send copies of the two Orders to the hon. Member for his information. The information asked for relating to Ireland should be obtained from the Chief Secretary.