§ 49. Mr. A. M. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Agriculture how long the country has been free from foot-and-mouth disease.
§ Captain BOWYERAn outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed yesterday at Stockton-in-the-Forest, near York. The last previous outbreak occurred on the 20th May, and the country was entirely free from restrictions on account of foot-and-mouth disease from the 18th June to the 11th July.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSCan my hon. and gallant Friend say when the country was free from foot-and-mouth disease before this period?
§ Captain BOWYERI will make inquiries.
§ Major McLEANIs my hon. and gallant Friend able to give the House any information as to the source from which the infection came?
§ Captain BOWYERI must have notice of that question.
§ Mr. GROTRIANCan my hon. and gallant Friend say whether the Yorkshire Show at Halifax will be affected?
§ Captain BOWYERNo, Sir, but I will have inquiries made and let my hon. and learned Friend know.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSHas this affected the Royal Show in any way?
§ Captain BOWYERNo, I believe not.