HC Deb 01 December 1925 vol 188 c2045
76. Mr. A. M. WILLIAMS

asked the Comptroller of the Household, as representing the Minister of Agriculture, whether the Ministry have been able to trace the origin of the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in a new area at Baumber, near Horncastle?

The COMPTROLLER of the HOUSEHOLD (Major Sir Harry Barnston)

My right hon. Friend regrets that investigations covering a wide field have so far failed to reveal the origin of the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease at Baumber.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether the origin of any other outbreak has been definitely traced?

Sir H. BARNSTON

Yes, I think so.

Mr. HURD

Can we have a statement of any facts which the Ministry has as to origin?

Sir H. BARNSTON

Yes, certainly.