§ Mr. STANIERasked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether he can give the number of the animals slaughtered, the amount paid in compensation, and the total sum of money expended by the Board during 1911 in connection with the outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Runciman)The number of animals slaughtered was 3,039, the amount paid in compensation £9,204, and the other expenses £2,300, making a total expenditure of £11,504.
§ Mr. STANIERIs there to be a special Grant for these occasions?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI think it may be necessary for application to be made to the House for the passing of a Supplementary Estimate, but I cannot say definitely.
§ Mr. REMNANTHas any fresh outbreak taken place in the last fortnight?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANNo, Sir. We have no information to that effect.