HC Deb 18 March 1957 vol 567 cc11-2
19. Mr. P. Wells

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what percentage of cattle in the County of Kent are now free from tuberculosis.

Mr. Amory

At 31st December, 1956, approximately 65 per cent. of the cattle in Kent were in attested herds.

Mr. Wells

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that he is getting the maximum co-operation from the farmers and others concerned in this matter?

Mr. Amory

In general, I think, yes. In Kent, good progress has been made among dairy herds, but not such good progress among feeding herds. There is a good deal of room for faster progress there.

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