HC Deb 10 May 1949 vol 464 cc90-1W
Sir T. Moore

asked the Minister of Agriculture the numbers of cattle which died or were destroyed during the 10-hour quarantine period following disembarkation in Glasgow from Northern Ireland during 1939 and 1948, respectively; at other British ports from Northern Ireland during 1939 and 1948, respectively; at Glasgow from Eire during 1939 and 1948, respectively; and at other British ports from Eire during 1939 and 1948, respectively.

Mr. T. Williams

The numbers were as follow:

CATTLE THAT DIED OR WERE SLAUGHTERED IN THE GLASGOW LANDING PLACE DURING THE 10-HOUR DETENTION PERIOD
1939 1948
Eire Northern Ireland Eire Northern Ireland
Cattle that died. 5* 1
Cattle slaughtered. 5* 1
*Separate figures for Eire and Northern Ireland are not available.

CATTLE THAT DIED OR WERE SLAUGHTERED IN LANDING PLACES AT OTHER BRITISH PORTS DURING THE 10-HOUR DETENTION PERIOD
1939 1948
Eire Northern Ireland Eire Northern Ireland
Cattle that died. 36 13 5 5
Cattle slaughtered. 29 7 21

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