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§ "Plutarch" was found to be overrun by vermin infected with bubonic plague; and, in view of the fact that the grain has been distributed to numerous districts, what steps has he taken to prevent the spread of the infection?
§ Sir K. WOODMy right hon. Friend is aware that plague-infected rats were found on this ship. The Port Sanitary Authority are responsible for the measures taken to prevent the spread of infection; and my right hon. Friend is informed that when the presence of infected rats was discovered these measures included the mooring of the vessel in the middle of the dock and its fumigation for the destruction of the rats. The unloading of the vessel was subsequently completed under the supervision of the officers of the Port Sanitary Authority. My right hon. Friend is advised that there should be no risk of plague infection from the grain.