HC Deb 24 April 1961 vol 639 cc9-10
14. Sir A. Hurd

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has agreed to the request of the National Sheep Breeders' Association that he should call a conference of county council representatives to consider present anomalies in the sheep dipping regulations which now vary between one county and another.

Mr. Soames

My Department will be glad to discuss this question with the interests concerned.

Sir A. Hurd

I congratulate my right hon. Friend on that decision. Will this meeting with the county council representatives be held before the end of May so that any changes in dipping regulations can be made effective for this season?

Mr. Soames

I will certainly do my best to see that that happens.

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