HC Deb 14 April 1938 vol 334 c1327W
Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Prime Minister how many British lives have been lost in the Mediterranean before and since the Nyon Agreement as the result of Spanish insurgent action through aircraft, mines or submarines; and what compensation has been received in respect of these?

Mr. Butler

Eight British lives were lost in these conditions before the Nyon Arrangement came into force and three since. No compensation has yet been received.

County. Number of attested Herds. Approximate number of Cattle in Attested Herds. Breeds of Cattle in Attested Herds.
England—
Somerset 60 3,050 Various.
Berks 34 2,450 Various.
Essex 36 2,150 Various.
Surrey 34 2,150 Various.
Hampshire 38 1,950 Mainly Guernsey and Jersey.
Gloucester 31 1,800 Various.
Wales—
Carmarthen 336 9,450 Mainly Shorthorn.
Pembroke 114 3,100 Various, with Shorthorn predominating.
Cardigan 72 1,950 Mainly Shorthorn.

With regard to the last part of the question, the herds most suitable for tuberculosis eradication are those maintained by breeding within the herd. Such herds are numerous in the counties of Carmarthen and Pembroke, in which the largest numbers of attested herds are located.