HC Deb 04 December 1952 vol 508 c1740
27. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Agriculture if the Departmental committee reviewing foot-and-mouth disease policy has started to take evidence from farmers, veterinary surgeons and others; and whether the committee will investigate the policies pursued by other countries in Europe and South America.

Sir T. Dugdale

Yes, Sir. The committee has already held nine meetings and is taking evidence from farmers, veterinary surgeons and others. It is investigating the policies adopted by European countries and countries on the American Continents.

Mr. Hurd

Will members of the committee be able to visit places like Holland and Denmark, who have rather similar problems to our own?

Sir T. Dugdale

Yes, Sir. I understand that they will visit various European countries, probably including France, Switzerland, Western Germany, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, and, very likely, Argentina.