HC Deb 04 April 1927 vol 204 c1668
21. Mr. H. WILLIAMS

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to what extent the number of veterinary officers in the Crown Colonies has been increased during the last year?

Mr. AMERY

The following increases in the veterinary staffs of certain Colonies, Protectorates and mandated territories have been made in 1926 or 1926–27:

Nigeria 2
Sierra Leone 1
Kenya 2
Tanganyika Territory 2
Bechuanaland Protectorate 3
Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States 2
Fiji 1

Mr. WILLIAMS

Is there yet a veterinary officer in the Gambia Colony, where they are constantly having serious cattle plague?

Mr. AMERY

As I have already told my hon. Friend, the Governor does not consider the case sufficiently made out.