§ 15. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Minister of Agriculture whether any action has been taken by the Governments of the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland to insist upon the compulsory treatment of cattle against the warble-fly pest; and whether, in view of the importance of ridding this country of this pest, he will consider the desirability of making representations to these Governments to the effect that action should be taken in this matter at an early date?
§ Mr. ELLIOTI understand that a few years ago a campaign of propaganda by experiment and demonstration was begun in the Irish Free State and in Northern Ireland by the respective agricultural departments, but there are no compulsory measures in force there. I am considering the suggestion made in the second part of my hon. and gallant Friend's question.
§ Sir BASIL PETOWill my right hon. Friend consider imposing, at the port of entry the prohibition of entry, during the months February to June, of all cattle which bear the characteristic lump of warble-fly maggots upon them?
§ Mr. ELLIOTI could not answer that question without further consideration.