§ 8. Mr. C. BATHURSTasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture if, in view of the importance of maintaining the largest possible head of pigs in the country, the Board are proposing to modify the swine fever Orders as regards the slaughter of in-contact pigs; and, if so, when the decision of the Board will be made known for the benefit of pig-owners?
§ Sir HARRY VERNEYSlaughter of contact swine is not now carried out when the premises are or can easily be made suitable for isolation. No alteration of the Order is necessary.