§ 76. Sir W. DAVISONasked the Minister of Agriculture whether, in view of the recent outbreak of anthrax at the Zoological Gardens in London, he will consider the advisability of extending the present Contagious Diseases of Animals Order so as to include all animals in the United Kingdom, wild as well as domesticated?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Guinness)Yes, Sir. I am at present considering the advisability of including within the scope of the Anthrax Order of 1910 all animals susceptible to anthrax which are kept in public or private zoological collections and travelling menageries.
§ Sir W. DAVISONWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the necessity of having these cases dealt with by qualified veterinary surgeons, in view of the great danger to the community which is involved?
§ Sir H. BRITTAINWhich animals contracted this unfortunate complaint?
§ Mr. GUINNESSTwo elephants, I understand. In the second case anthrax was proved: in the first case it was suspected.