Captain TERRELLasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture how many counties are now entirely free from rabies; and when he proposes to rescind the muzzling order in these districts?
Sir A. BOSCAWENMuzzling restrictions still remain in force in small parts of Kent, Surrey and Glamorgan, and in small areas surrounding Wallingford and Colchester. In the absence of further outbreaks of rabies, or unforeseen complications, it is hoped that the Wallingford area may be freed towards the end of next month and that Glamorgan and Kent will be freed in the beginning of August and September next respectively.
The position in Surrey and round Colchester is more difficult, owing to a recurrence of disease in February and April last respectively. But even here it is hoped that it may be possible to make further, if not complete relaxations, in the early autumn.