HC Deb 12 February 1913 vol 48 cc954-5
101. Mr. C. BATHURST

asked 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. BATHURST

Are the Board of Trade taking cognisance of this matter—I addressed my question to the President?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

No; it lies in the purview of the Board of Agriculture.