§ 58. Major HUNTasked the number of cattle for which £2,480 was paid out in insurance claims for condemnation on account of seizure for tuberculosis during the month of January at Birkenhead; and the principal districts where the seizures were effected?
§ Mr. CLYNESThe number of cattle for which £2,480 was paid out in insurance claims on account of seizure for tuberculosis was seventy-eight. This figure applies to the months of January and February, and not to January alone. The cattle were shipped from Ireland to Birkenhead, and condemned there on arrival.
Colonel THORNEWhat becomes of these cattle when they are condemned? Are thy burnt, or what is done with them?
§ Mr. CLYNESThey are disposed of in various ways, but as to how I should require notice of that question.
Mr. DUNDAS WHITECan the hon. Gentleman say why these cattle were not examined before shipment, instead of wasting the tonnage on the carriage of I cattle which are condemned on arrival?
§ Mr. CLYNESI understand the actual condition or symptoms of tuberculosis cannot be discovered until a late stage has been reached.