§ 101. Mr. C. BATHURSTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the Report of the Departmental Committee on foot-and-mouth disease issued last summer and the recommendations contained therein in reference to the effective sterilisation of hides and other material infected with anthrax; and whether he is prepared to take any action in the matter?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Runciman)My right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. I have nothing to add at present to the answer which I gave to the question addressed to me by the hon. Member on 7th January.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTAre the Board of Trade taking cognisance of this matter—I addressed my question to the President?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANNo; it lies in the purview of the Board of Agriculture.