§ 63. Lieut.-Colonel WINDSOR-CLIVEasked the Minister of Agriculture how many cases of sheep scab have occurred among sheep brought from Wales into Shropshire in each of the last three years and how many contact sheep have had to be dipped in consequence?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Dr. Addison)According to information received from the local authorities, 22 outbreaks occurred in Shropshire during the years 1928 to 1930 inclusive amongst sheep brought from Wales, namely, eight in 1928, seven in 1929 and seven in 1930. The number of sheep in Shropshire which had to be dipped in consequence was 6,297.
§ Mr. C. WILLIAMSIs the right hon. Gentleman doing anything about this matter?
§ Dr. ADDISONYes, we are very active.