§ 32. Mr. TURTONasked the Minister of Health how many cases of psittacosis had been reported in this country before the present restrictions upon the importation of parrots were imposed four years ago and how many cases have been reported since the restrictions were imposed; and whether, in view of the inconvenience the restrictions cause, he can see his way to relax or abolish them?
Sir H. YOUNGSome 125 cases of psittacosis were reported in this country before the present restrictions came into force and four eases have been reported since. In view of the fact that further cases of this disease have recently occurred in the United States of America and on the Continent of Europe, and 309 that the Office International d'Hygiene Publique have recommended the maintenance of existing prohibitions, I cannot see my way at present to relax or revoke the Regulations in force in this country.
§ Mr. TURTONWill the right hon. Gentleman relax the regulations and allow a parrot or a parrakeet which has left this country to be readmitted?