§ 2. Mr. BOWERMANasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any representations have recently been made by the Argentine Government regarding the desire of cattle breeders in that country to be allowed to import into this country live animals for immediate slaughter; if so, when such representations were received; and whether consideration has been given to the matter, and, if so, with what result?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Runciman)The present restrictions upon the importation of live cattle into this country from the Argentine have been a subject of discussion for many months past between His Majesty's Minister at Buenos Aires and the Argentine Government. I have frequently explained to the House the reasons which make it impossible to withdraw the restrictions until adequate safeguards are provided to prevent the introduction of disease. I have arranged to receive a deputation on the subject this 2230 afternoon and am prepared to consider any suggestions which may be made.