HC Deb 31 March 1920 vol 127 c1242
41. Sir F. FLANNERY

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture on what date the last case of rabies was reported and confirmed in the North-east Essex area; and if ho can now state at what date the restrictions upon dogs will be removed in that area?

Sir A. BOSCAWEN

The last case of rabies in the North Essex Area occurred on 24th October last. The question of contracting the present Scheduled Area is under consideration, and, if no further case of rabies occurs in this area, all restrictions now in force will be removed by the end of June at latest.

Mr. MACMASTER

Will the right hon. Gentleman take the same course as regards Surrey?

Sir A. BOSCAWEN

There has been a very much later outbreak in Surrey than in Essex.