§ 50. Mr. Saltasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that the annual loss from damage to hides by warble fly attack amounts to nearly £1,000,000; and whether he can now make arrangements for the compulsory dressing of cattle with suitable antidotes.
§ The Minister of Agriculture (Mr. R. S. Hudson)I am aware of the damage caused to hides by warble fly, but in view of the practical difficulties I am not at present proposing to re-impose a requirement of compulsory dressing.