HC Deb 03 June 1946 vol 423 c1612
55. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will increase the accommodation at the quarantine station through which pedigree livestock for export must pass so as to obviate the present delays in arranging shipments.

57. Mr. Oliver Poole

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will provide additional accommodation for quarantine in regard to livestock for export, as the present arrangements are totally inadequate.

The Minister of Agriculture (Mr. Thomas Williams)

There are now three quarantine stations in Great Britain, providing accommodation in the aggregate for 145 cattle and 60 sheep or pigs. While I cannot agree that this is not normally adequate for the present volume of the trade, I am considering the possibilities of a modest enlargement of the Glasgow quarantine station to meet the larger accommodation provided by one of the vessels running to Canada.

Mr. Poole

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that buyers from abroad have difficulty in getting their purchases out of the country on account of the quarantine?

Mr. Williams

Yes, Sir. I am aware of that, and that is why we are endeavouring to increase the accommodation in Glasgow.