§ Mr. A. M. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Agriculture how many prosecutions have been made this year for failure promptly to report an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease; and what has been the maximum fine imposed?
Mr. GUINNESSNo prosecutions for failing to report an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease have been recorded during the present year, but proceedings are being instituted in respect of a recent outbreak in the North Riding of Yorkshire. The case will probably be heard next week.