§ 49. Captain HEILGERSasked the Minister of Agriculture whether the veterinary officer, exportation of horses, now dispensed with owing to the economies of his Department, has been replaced by one of the existing veterinary inspectors?
§ Sir J. GILMOURIt was found possible, in the course of economies effected last autumn, to reduce by two the number of veterinary officers engaged at ports on the service mentioned. The work was taken over by veterinary inspectors on the staff of the Department in conjunction with their other duties. The efficiency of the service has been in no way affected by these economies.
§ Captain HEILGERSWill not the right hon. Gentleman take steps to put an end to this cruel and unnecessary traffic in old horses?