57. Earl of DALKEITHasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has thoroughly gone into the recommendations for dealing with sheep scab that were put before the Ministry by the Scottish deputation on 14th May; whether he proposes to alter the existing Regulations in accordance with the suggestions of that deputation; and, fin that case, whether he will take action before the commencement of the lamb sales?
§ Mr. BUXTONThe answer to the first part is in the affirmative. I do not, however, consider it practicable at the present moment to take over control of Sheep Scab Regulations, which are in the hands of the local authorities, especially in view of the anxieties still remaining over foot-and-mouth disease, which make heavy calls upon the staff of my Department.