§ Mr. CRUMLEYasked the President of the Board of Agriculture if there is any reason for the continuance of the restrictions on the removal of store pigs from Ireland to England; and, if not, will he take steps to have such restrictions annulled?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Runciman)Yes, Sir, the restrictions in question are necessary in order to prevent the spreading of swine-fever from Ireland to Great Britain, and I do not think they could be withdrawn with safety at the present time. I may add that similar restrictions are in force with regard to the movement of store pigs from one district to another in Great Britain.