§ 80. Mr. STANIERasked whether the right hon. Gentleman has made any inquiries as to whether an international conference could be got together to inquire into the question of foot-and-mouth disease and anthrax, especially regarding means for the prevention of the diseases being transmitted from one country to another?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe subjects mentioned by the hon. Member will be discussed at the tenth International Veterinary Congress to be held in London in August, 1914.
§ Mr. STANIERMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether he has any information from the Foreign Office on the subject, and whether he will try to get their co-operation?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANCo-operation is not necessary. This subject will come up for discussion at the International Conference which I have mentioned.
§ 88. Mr. DELANYasked whether the President of the Board of Agriculture has seen a resolution adopted at the annual meeting of the Association of Chambers of Commerce of the United Kingdom, held recently in London, calling attention to the fact that, owing to the losses sustained from foot-and-mouth disease, the Departments, both in England and Ireland, should obtain power to order the destruction of any hay, straw, or packing, which could be used for bedding live stock, imported from any infected country; and can he say what course he proposes to adopt in this matter?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI have seen a report of the resolution to which the hon. Member refers. I have nothing to add to the answers which I gave to several questions on this subject last Session.