§ 62. Sir F. NELSONasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of foot-and-mouth disease cases notified to date in 1927 in Great Britain, and the total Government disbursement in connection with such cases?
Mr. GUINNESSThe number of foot-and-mouth disease cases notified to date in 1927 in Great Britain is 62, and the total Government expenditure in connection with the same is approximately £72,000.
§ 63. Sir F. NELSONasked the Minister of Agriculture if he has any figures showing approximately the number of foot-and-mouth disease cases during 1927 in France, Germany, Holland, and Belgium, respectively?
Mr. GUINNESSWith my hon. Friend's permission I propose to circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a statement giving the desired information.
§ Following is the statement:
§ The following statement, compiled from the official bulletins of the respective Governments, shows the numbers of outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in the undermentioned countries for the period 1st January to 31st October, 1927:
| France | 3,572 |
| Germany | 11,004 |
| Holland | 633 |
| Belgium | 633 |