§ Mr. BENNETTasked the Minister of Agriculture whether, in view of the fact that pig offals imported from the Continent form a useful and cheap food, he can make any statement as to the decision of his Department on the suggested modification of the embargo on these products?
Mr. GUINNESSRepresentations have been made that certain pig offals imported from the Continent form a useful and cheap food. It is the custom heavily to salt these offals in such a manner as to prevent any risk of infection, and their admission to this country has been arranged under licence. I regret that fresh offals, such as plucks, livers, etc., cannot be admitted, as I am advised that the danger of importing foot-and-mouth disease in them is too great.