§ 56. Mr. John Morrisonasked the Minister of Food the total value of dead undressed table chickens and hens imported into this country on, and since, 9th February, 1947.
§ Mr. StracheyAbout £1,000,000.
§ Mr. MorrisonIs the Minister doing all he can to see that, while importing these birds, we do not, at the same time, bring in fowl pest?
§ Mr. StracheyYes, Sir. As the Minister of Agriculture has already stated, these birds are eviscerated before they are imported.
§ Mr. MorrisonWill the right hon. Gentleman repeat that word?
§ Mr. StracheyYes, Sir. Eviscerated.