§ 27. Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of cases of foot-and-mouth disease that have been notified from the Staffordshire district, and the number of cattle slaughtered in consequence?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Guinness)Two outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease have been confirmed on adjacent premises near Tamworth, Staffordshire, on the 7th and 10th of July. Thirty-seven cattle and one pig were slaughtered in consequence.
§ Colonel DAYWill the right hon. Gentleman say what area has been proclaimed in the affected district?
§ Mr. GUINNESSI shall be glad to send on the details to the hon. Member.