§ 44. Sir JOHN SPEARasked if the attention of the President of the Board of Agriculture has been called to the pre valence in some parts of Devon of the disease in sheep called liver fluke or cawd; if he is aware that this disease prevails in wet seasons; and will he cause scientific research to be made into the character of the disease with a view of discovering a preventative or cure?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe answer to the first two parts of the question is in the affirmative. Liver fluke is a parasitic disease commonly found on damp pastures in various parts of the country, and I am sending the hon. Member a copy of a leaflet on the subject issued by the Board. Arrangements have been made for the scientific investigation of diseases of this character at Birmingham University with the assistance of a Grant from the Development Fund.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTIs it not the fact that the destruction of snails is the best preventative of this disease?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANIf the hon. Gentleman asks me a question as to the remedy for the disease, he must give me notice.