HC Deb 09 February 1948 vol 447 c34
59. Sir John Mellor

asked the Minister of Agriculture when the Transit of Animals (Amendment) Order, dated 27th August, 1947, was printed and published.

Mr. T. Williams

Notice of the making of this Order and that copies of it could be obtained from my Department was published in the "London Gazette" on 5th September. Printed copies were available from 17th September, and, thereafter, local authorities published the Order in accordance with the provisions of the Diseases of Animals Act, 1894.

Sir J. Mellor

Will the right hon. Gentleman say why copies printed in the usual form have only just become available, having regard to the fact that this Order came into force last August?

Mr. Williams

I think the hon. Member ought to put that question to the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.