§ 11. Mr. Parryasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what help his Ministry has given with the bird-proofing of sheds and warehouses in Liverpool; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. FennerThe Ministry's local professional staff have provided advice to the owners of those stores in Liverpool, which were put under restriction because of the danger of disseminating disease. More generally, a code of practice for storekeepers is being drawn up in consultation with the industry.
§ Mr. ParryIs the Minister satisfied that warehouse owners will comply with the recent change in regulations and that there will be no more outbreaks in the sheds?
§ Mrs. FennerYes, indeed. The Ministry veterinary officers derestricted the stores only after inspecting them. We have been giving advice about how to keep them free of birds. We have also inspected 70 other port areas to ensure that there is no spread of the disease by feral pigeons.